Netflix will add Mexico 86 to its catalog, a film directed by Gabriel Ripstein that revisits the context of the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Starring Diego Luna, the film tells a story inspired by the events surrounding Mexico’s selection as host of the tournament.
The film explores the process that allowed Mexico to become the host of the international championship after Colombia withdrew from hosting the World Cup. Through fictional characters, the story recreates negotiations and decisions related to one of the most important sporting events of the 1980s. Netflix announced that Mexico 86 will be available on the platform starting June 5, 2026, days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature matches in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Diego Luna plays Martín de la Torre, an official involved in the negotiations related to Mexico’s bid to host the World Cup. The character plays a central role in the plot, which revolves around negotiations related to the organization of the tournament.
Luna is joined by Karla Souza and Daniel Giménez Cacho, who are part of the main cast. Memo Villegas is also among the actors in the film.
The production brings together a group of Mexican actors to recreate the political and sporting context of the 1980s, when Mexico took on the organization of the international soccer championship.
The story unfolds around the events surrounding Mexico’s bid to host the World Cup. The plot follows Martín de la Torre as he participates in various negotiations to finalize the tournament’s organization.
The film draws on historical events, although it uses fictional characters and situations to construct its narrative. The story depicts meetings, agreements, and processes related to the staging of one of the most important sporting events of the era.
Netflix has stated that the production combines elements of drama and comedy to address a period connected to international soccer and Mexican public administration.
Diego Luna plays Martín de la Torre, a Mexican bureaucrat who leads the efforts to secure Mexico’s bid to host the 1986 World Cup.
Karla Souza plays Susana Gómez-Mont, a close collaborator of Martín de la Torre during the process of promoting the Mexican candidacy.
Daniel Giménez Cacho portrays Emilio Azcárraga, a character inspired by businessman Emilio Azcárraga Milmo, who appears as one of the influential figures in the story.
Álvaro Guerrero plays Guillermo Cañedo, an executive connected to Mexican soccer and the ties between the Mexican Football Federation and FIFA.
Juan Pablo Fernández plays José Ramón Fernández, a sports journalist who was part of the soccer coverage of the era.
Memo Villegas plays Hugo Sánchez, one of the most renowned Mexican soccer players of that time and a key figure on the Mexican National Team.
The film is part of the Mexican releases announced by Netflix for 2026. Its launch adds to the soccer-related content in a year in which Mexico will once again host World Cup matches.
The promotional campaign has focused on Diego Luna’s participation and the recreation of the events leading up to the 1986 World Cup, a tournament that remains among the most memorable episodes in the history of soccer held in Mexico.
Source: msn
