Mexico 86(2026)
“Not all goals are scored on the field.”
Overview
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.
Director
Gabriel Ripstein
Studio
Phototaxia Pictures
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'
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2026
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Phototaxia Pictures • Gaumont
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Where can I watch Mexico 86?▼
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What is Mexico 86 about?▼
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.
Who directed Mexico 86?▼
Mexico 86 was directed by Gabriel Ripstein and released in 2026. It is a comedy, history, drama film.
How long is Mexico 86?▼
Mexico 86 has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Mexico 86?▼
The cast of Mexico 86 includes 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 and more.
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