Mexico 86(2026)
México 86
Not all goals are scored on the field.
Mexico 86 Synopsis
When a last-minute chance to host the 1986 World Cup appears, a cunning Mexican bureaucrat, armed with nothing but guts and audacity, cons his way through FIFA to beat the United States, but in a country of power games, every victory has a price.
Mexico 86 (2026) is a comedy, history and drama film directed by Gabriel Ripstein, released on May 21, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho and Álvaro Guerrero. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabriel Ripstein
- Writers:
- Daniel Krauze, Gabriel Ripstein
- Producers:
- Nicolas Atlan, Sidonie Dumas, Christian Gabela
- Cinematographer:
- Virginie Surdej
- Composer:
- Camilo Lara
- Production:
- Phototaxia Pictures, Gaumont
- Status:
- Released
Mexico 86 (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mexico 86 before you stream it.
Mexico 86 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Diego Luna
as Martín de la Torre
Karla Souza
as Susana Gómez Mont
Daniel Giménez Cacho
as Emilio Azcárraga
Álvaro Guerrero
as Guillermo Cañedo
Memo Villegas
as Hugo Sánchez
Davor Tomić
as Bora Milutinovic
Cândido Damm
as Joâo Avelange
Roberto Martinez
as Hermann Neuberger
Genevieve Fleming
as Jackie Ross
Diana Sedano
as Beatriz
Enrique Arreola
as Gustavo Álvarez
Juan Pablo Fernández Gutiérrez
as Jose Ramón Fernández 'Joserra'
Key crew
Directed by Gabriel Ripstein, written by Daniel Krauze and Gabriel Ripstein, produced by Nicolas Atlan, Sidonie Dumas and Christian Gabela.
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Mexico 86 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 116 ratings.
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Mexico 86 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mexico 86 online?
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Mexico 86 (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mexico 86?
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The main cast of Mexico 86 (2026) includes Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero and Memo Villegas. The film was directed by Gabriel Ripstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mexico 86 released?
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Mexico 86 was released on May 21, 2026 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Mexico 86 worth watching?
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Mexico 86 (2026) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mexico 86?
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Yes. The official Mexico 86 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.