México 86
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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 is a comedy-drama following a cunning Mexican bureaucrat who cons his way through FIFA to secure hosting rights for the 1986 World Cup, only to discover that every victory comes with a price in a world of political power games. The film releases May 21, 2026.
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Diego LunaMartín de la Torre
Karla SouzaSusana Gómez Mont
Daniel Giménez CachoEmilio Azcárraga
Álvaro GuerreroGuillermo Cañedo
Memo VillegasHugo Sánchez
Davor TomićBora Milutinovic
Frank CrudeleHenry Kissinger
Cândido DammJoâo Avelange
Roberto MartinezHermann Neuberger
Genevieve FlemingJackie Ross
Diana SedanoBeatriz
Enrique ArreolaGustavo Álvarez- Juan Pablo Fernández GutiérrezJose Ramón Fernández 'Joserra'
Sandra QuirózEsposa Azcárraga
Roberto DuarteIngeniero Valenzuela
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- Newsabout 1 month agoMexico 86
Review/recap of 'Mexico 86' on Netflix, a fictionalized drama about Mexico's bid to host the 1986 FIFA World Cup, starring Diego Luna as a power broker who manipulates the political process.
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Review of Netflix's Mexico 86, a soccer true story film about Mexico hosting the 1986 World Cup, starring Diego Luna. Reviewer found it disappointing despite Luna's performance.
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When does Mexico 86 come out?
Mexico 86 is confirmed to release on May 21, 2026.
What is Mexico 86 about?
The film follows a Mexican bureaucrat using cunning and audacity to secure FIFA approval for Mexico to host the 1986 World Cup, ultimately discovering the hidden costs of his political victories.
What genre is Mexico 86?
Mexico 86 is a comedy-drama with historical elements, blending humor with the real-world stakes of Cold War-era geopolitics and international sports diplomacy.
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