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Mexico 86

2026·Movie
1h 35min·R
66
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A , comedy: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not all goals are scored on the field.

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.
Sports Political ThrillerHistorical Biopic DramaNational Pride & IdentityBureaucratic Con ArtistCold War Era TensionsUnderdog Victory NarrativeMoral Ambiguity in SuccessVibrant Period RecreationHigh-Stakes Diplomacy

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Where can I stream Mexico 86?

In the United States, Mexico 86 streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Mexico 86 worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Mexico 86 okay for kids?

RStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Mexico 86 make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Mexico 86 in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.