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Armadillo United: Banderas and Trejo Lead Youth Soccer Drama

1/15/2026

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Antonio Banderas and Danny Trejo star in Armadillo United, a sports drama about a 12-year-old's journey to World Cup of Youth Soccer in Rio.
Banderas plays Diego, an eccentric ice cream vendor who believes he is Diego Maradona, while Trejo portrays Coach Koko of rival team.
Filming begins in March at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas, with scenes in Brazil and Spain and MLS collaboration with Houston Dynamo Academy players.

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Story summary

Antonio Banderas and Danny Trejo star in Armadillo United, a sports drama about a 12-year-old's journey to World Cup of Youth Soccer in Rio.
Banderas plays Diego, an eccentric ice cream vendor who believes he is Diego Maradona, while Trejo portrays Coach Koko of rival team.
Filming begins in March at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas, with scenes in Brazil and Spain and MLS collaboration with Houston Dynamo Academy players.