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Mexico 86

(2026)
6.6 PixlRun
Not all goals are scored on the field.
Country Mexico, United States of America
Original language Spanish
Runtime 2h 15min
Premiere 2026-05-21
MPAA rating R
Director Gabriel Ripstein
Cinematography Virginie Surdej
Producers Diego Luna, Nicolas Atlan, Sidonie Dumas
Production Phototaxia Pictures / Gaumont

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.

IMDb 6.6

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Cinematography
Virginie Surdej
Producers
Diego Luna, Nicolas Atlan, Sidonie Dumas
Composer
Camilo Lara

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

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?
Gabriel Ripstein directed Mexico 86 in 2026.
What is the IMDb rating?
Mexico 86 has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10.
How long is Mexico 86?
Mexico 86 has a runtime of 2h 15min (135 minutes).

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