The secrets behind the 1986 World Cup come to the screen in the movie “Mexico 86”which will premiere on Friday, June 5, 2026 on Netflix.
The platform of streaming confirmed the release date and shared the first trailer of the production, which arrives a week before the opening of the Soccer World Cup 2026.
“Mexico has never won a World Cup… but someone decided that was not a problem. México 86 is the story of Martín de la Torre, a hungry guy who found a way to climb to the top and bring the 86 World Cup to Mexico no matter what, using pure ingenuity, audacity and zero scruples. Because if you can’t win on the field… there are always other ways to play,” says the synopsis that accompanies the trailers.
The story portrays the secrets behind the 1986 World Cup and how Mexico managed to stay with the headquarters, after FIFA was left without an official host.
Mexican actor Diego Luna gives life to Martín de la Torrethe man who puts all his efforts so that Mexico hosts the World Cup in 1986, for the second time, at the cost of everything.
“In 1986, the best World Cup in the history of World Cups was played: in Mexico. Do you know thanks to whom the World Cup was what it was? Thanks to me!”says Luna at the beginning of the trailer, embodying her character.
Although the soccer field was the most important setting for the event held 40 years ago, the plot of the film is based on the political, business and soccer background of that World Cup.and unmasks forced and corrupt negotiations that were behind the championship; everything from satire, black humor and Mexican wit.
Daniel Giménez Cacho, Karla Souza, Memo Villegas, Álvaro Guerrero and Juan Pablo Fernández join the cast, who give life to the story that, as read in the trailers, is “based on the incredible true story of Mexico’s greatest goal”.
This Netflix production It will arrive six days before the opening of the 2026 World Cup, and will accompany the largest football party in the world. It will be available from June 5, 2026 on the platform. streaming.