Key facts
- Diego Luna stars in the new Netflix series 'Mexico 86'.
- The series premieres on Friday.
- It is based on the partially true story of Mexico hosting the 1986 World Cup.
- Luna plays a fictional character.
Diego Luna stars in the new Netflix series 'Mexico 86,' which is set to premiere on Friday. The show is described as a love letter to 'the beautiful game' and centers on a fictional character portrayed by Luna. The narrative is based on the partially truthful story of how Mexico successfully hosted the 1986 World Cup, overcoming significant adversaries and the chaos of the era.