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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, one new title on the way to get you into the soccer mood is Mexico 86, starring Andor star Diego Luna as a Mexican bureaucrat who cons his way into beating the USA to host the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Here is everything we know about the movie coming to Netflix on June 5, 2026, as part of the Netflix Mexico slate.
México 86 is directed by Gabriel Ripstein, known for 600 Miles and his work on Narcos. The script was co-written by Ripstein and Daniel Krauze (Luis Miguel: The Series).
The project is a major collaboration between Gaumont USA and Netflix. It was officially unveiled as part of Netflix’s massive investment in local cinema in the country (Mexican Cinema Day) initiative, which has previously brought us hits like Roma and Bardo. The film is produced by Christian Gabela, Nicolas Atlan, and Sidonie Dumas for Gaumont USA.
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When will México 86 be released?
We now have confirmation that México 86 will be released on Netflix on June 5, 2026.
A trailer for the film has been released by Netflix.
What is the plot of México 86?
Steeped in satire and dark humor, the film tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of how Mexico ended up hosting the chaotic 1986 FIFA World Cup against all odds.
The 1986 World Cup was originally awarded to Colombia; however, due to economic instability and government concerns, Colombia resigned as host in 1982. This triggered a frantic scramble by FIFA to find a replacement, with the United States and Canada also vying for the spot. The film tracks the “ingenuity” (read: political maneuvering and improvisation) that allowed Mexico to secure the bid and become the first nation to host the tournament twice.
México 86. Diego Luna as Martín de la Torre in México 86. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ©️2026
The official synopsis for the new movie is as follows:
“When a last-minute chance to host the ’86 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.”
México 86. Diego Luna as Martín de la Torre in México 86. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ©️2026
Who is in the cast?
The film features a powerhouse cast of Mexican talent:
- Diego Luna (Andor, Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico) stars in the lead role as Martín de la Torre and also serves as Executive Producer.
Picture (L to R): Diego Luna in Andor, Narcos: Mexico, and Tales of Arcadia
- Karla Souza (How to Get Away with Murder, La Caída) as Susana Gómez-Mont
- Daniel Giménez Cacho (Netflix’s Bardo, Zama, Arráncame la vida) as Emilo Azcárraga
- Davor Tomic (97 Minutes, Netflix’s Faraway) as Bora Milutinovic
- Álvaro Guerrero (Amores Perros) as Guillermo Cañedo
México 86. (L to R) Álvaro Guerrero as Guillermo Cañedo, Karla Souza as Susana Gómez-Mont, Diego Luna as Martín de la Torre in México 86. Cr Carlos Somonte / Netflix ©️2025
México 86. Daniel Giménez Cacho as Emilo Azcárraga in México 86. Cr Carlos Somonte / Netflix ©️2025
México 86. (L to R) Diego Luna as Martín de la Torre, Daniel Giménez Cacho as Emilo Azcárraga in México 86. Cr Carlos Somonte / Netflix ©️2025
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