# México 86 (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/mexico-86-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 61% |
| Critic Score | 58% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Gabriel Ripstein |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Biography |
| Runtime | 95 min |

## Quick answer

México 86 (2026) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Critics have found this Netflix satire breezy and well-cast, with Diego Luna's live-wire performance carrying a story th Metascore 52/100. Directed by Gabriel Ripstein.

## Critics consensus

Critics have found this Netflix satire breezy and well-cast, with Diego Luna's live-wire performance carrying a story that moves fast but skates past the specifics of its own scandal, leaving a lightweight comedy where a sharper takedown might have landed harder.

## Synopsis

When Colombia backs out of hosting the 1986 World Cup, a mid-level federation bureaucrat named Martín de la Torre sees a once-in-a-lifetime opening and talks, bluffs, and schemes his way into bringing the tournament to Mexico. Diego Luna leads this loosely fact-based satire of the backroom deals and television-network muscle that made Mexico the first two-time World Cup host.

## Cast

Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero, Memo Villegas, Diana Sedano

## Streaming

Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is México 86 worth watching?**
México 86 holds a 61% Celluloid Score. Critics have found this Netflix satire breezy and well-cast, with Diego Luna's live-wire performance carrying a story that moves fast but skates past the specifics of its own scandal, leaving a lightweight comedy where a sharper takedown might have landed harder.

**What is México 86 about?**
When Colombia backs out of hosting the 1986 World Cup, a mid-level federation bureaucrat named Martín de la Torre sees a once-in-a-lifetime opening and talks, bluffs, and schemes his way into bringing the tournament to Mexico. Diego Luna leads this loosely fact-based satire of the backroom deals and television-network muscle that made Mexico the first two-time World Cup host.

**Who directed México 86?**
México 86 (2026) was directed by Gabriel Ripstein.

**What is the Celluloid Score of México 86?**
61% — the average of five public sources: critics 58%, audience 68%, Metascore 52/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 6.5/10.

**Where can I watch México 86?**
Streaming on Netflix. Availability varies by region.

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