Mexico 86: A Satirical Look at the 1986 World Cup

‘Mexico 86’ delves into the political and social context surrounding the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. The film, directed by Gabriel Ripstein, takes a satirical approach to the events, blending real facts with urban legends to depict how Mexico secured the tournament amidst the aftermath of the devastating 1985 earthquake. Diego Luna plays Martín de la Torre, a resourceful bureaucrat who navigates the complexities of FIFA and national politics to achieve the seemingly impossible. The movie also highlights the role of Emilio Azcárraga Milmo, the powerful owner of Televisa, in the process. The film doesn't shy away from addressing the less glamorous aspects, such as the corruption that eventually led to Mexico's ban from the 1990 World Cup because of the ‘Cachirules’ scandal, where the Mexican federation falsified documents to field overage players in a youth tournament.

It’s a satirical film about how Mexico managed to host the 1986 World Cup despite facing numerous challenges, including a devastating earthquake and political hurdles.

The film stars Diego Luna, Memo Villegas, and Karla Souza.

It is available on Netflix starting June 5th.

It was a scandal where the Mexican football federation falsified documents, leading to Mexico being banned from the 1990 World Cup.

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