Mexico 86

Mexico 86 (2026)



México 86

7.8 2026 95 min Mexico, United States of America

Director: Gabriel Ripstein

Cast: Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero, Memo Villegas

Comedy History
A last-minute opportunity to host the 1986 World Cup emerges, and a bold Mexican official, fueled by sheer nerve and cunning, outmaneuvers the United States in a high-stakes FIFA showdown. Yet in a nation where influence and ambition collide, triumph comes with a heavy cost.

More About This Film

Mexico 86 is a historical comedy-drama about the extraordinary behind-the-scenes effort to bring the 1986 FIFA World Cup to Mexico. Diego Luna plays Martín de la Torre, a Mexican bureaucrat whose determination to secure the tournament turns into a complicated campaign involving FIFA, politics, and competing interests.

Directed by Gabriel Ripstein, the film combines real historical events with fictionalized characterization and a comic tone. Karla Souza and Daniel Giménez Cacho lead the supporting cast, while the production recreates the political and sporting atmosphere of 1980s Mexico.

  • Directed by Gabriel Ripstein.
  • Written by Gabriel Ripstein and Daniel Krauze.
  • Diego Luna also serves as an executive producer.
  • Produced by Gaumont and Phototaxia Pictures.
  • Netflix released the film globally on June 5, 2026.

Where to Watch

Mexico 86 is officially streaming on Netflix, with availability supported in multiple language and subtitle options.

  • Netflix – subscription
  • YouTube – trailer and clips
  • Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Plex – subscription/rental/purchase where offered