Netflix has released the official trailer for Mexico 86, the highly anticipated new Mexican feature directed by Gabriel Ripstein (600 Miles) and starring Golden Globe nominee Diego Luna. The film will premiere globally on Netflix on June 5.
Set against the backdrop of one of the most improbable chapters in sports history, Mexico 86 recounts the audacious—and often chaoticseries of events that led Mexico to host the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Blending satire, political intrigue, and dark humor, the film revisits a moment when ingenuity, ambition, and improvisation collided on a global stage.
The trailer teases a fast-paced, irreverent take on the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that made the tournament possible, offering a portrait of a country navigating crisis, opportunity, and spectacle in equal measure. With a powerhouse cast that includes Daniel Giménez Cacho and Karla Souza, the film promises a vibrant and politically charged retelling of a story that feels as timely as ever.
Produced as part of Netflix’s continued investment in Mexican cinema, Mexico 86 arrives at a particularly symbolic moment, as North America prepares to host the 2026 World Cup—bringing renewed attention to the legacy of the 1986 tournament and its lasting cultural impact.
Watch the trailer below and mark your calendars for June 5.
