Mexico 86
México 86
“Not all goals are scored on the field.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-22
Top Cast
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Diego Luna
Martín de la Torre
Karla Souza
Susana Gómez Mont
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Emilio Azcárraga
Álvaro Guerrero
Guillermo Cañedo
Memo Villegas
Hugo Sánchez
Davor Tomić
Bora Milutinovic
Cândido Damm
Joâo Avelange
Roberto Martinez
Hermann Neuberger
Genevieve Fleming
Jackie Ross
Diana Sedano
Beatriz
Enrique Arreola
Gustavo Álvarez
Juan Pablo Fernández Gutiérrez
Jose Ramón Fernández 'Joserra'
Sandra Quiróz
Esposa Azcárraga
Roberto Duarte
Ingeniero Valenzuela
Andrés de León
Agustín
Marco Antonio Argueta
Cardoso
Alexandre Rodrigues
Pelé
Erando González
Don Heberto
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ciudad de México
Festival / Special Debut
June 5, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Ripstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Krauze, Gabriel Ripstein
- Original Score
- Camilo Lara
- Original Title
- México 86
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Phototaxia Pictures, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Ripstein
Daniel Krauze, Gabriel Ripstein
Camilo Lara
Virginie Surdej
Diego Luna, Nicolas Atlan, Sidonie Dumas, Christian Gabela
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Ripstein
Director
Daniel Krauze
Writer
Gabriel Ripstein
Writer
Nicolas Atlan
Producer
Sidonie Dumas
Producer
Christian Gabela
Producer
Camilo Lara
Original Music Composer
Virginie Surdej
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mexico 86
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Mexico 86?
The principal cast of Mexico 86 includes Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero, Memo Villegas.
When was Mexico 86 released and how long is it?
Mexico 86 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Mexico 86?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mexico 86 was composed by Camilo Lara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mexico 86?
Mexico 86 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).