In recent years, football documentaries have become some of the most engaging sports content on television, bringing fans closer to the game than ever before.
Following the huge success of Welcome to Wrexham, a new series has arrived with a Mexican twist: Necaxa. The show premiered on August 7, 2025, on FX and Disney+ Latin America, the documentary follows Eva Longoria and her journey as an owner of Club Necaxa, one of Mexico’s most historic football clubs.
The show dives into the challenges and opportunities that come with running a top-flight Mexican side, blending celebrity star power with the passionate culture of Liga MX. Longoria, alongside fellow investors including Mesut Özil, Justin Verlander, and Kate Upton, purchased 50% of the club back in 2021, setting the stage for a new era at Necaxa FC.
In 2024, the story grew even bigger when Necaxa’s ownership group struck a cross-continental partnership with Wrexham AFC. As part of the deal, Longoria’s group purchased 5% of the Welsh club, while Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took a minority stake in Necaxa. This bold move linked two clubs with passionate fan bases and exciting futures, creating a natural bridge for storytelling in the new documentary.
The series, initially titled Bienvenidos a Necaxa during filming, promises an inside look at how Longoria and her team are trying to restore Necaxa to the heights of Mexican football. It will feature behind-the-scenes access, dramatic matchday moments, and the cultural heartbeat of Aguascalientes, the club’s home city. With Longoria, Reynolds, and McElhenney all serving as executive producers, the show combines Hollywood storytelling with the grit and determination of real-world football.
For fans of football documentaries, Mexican football, and inspiring sports stories, Necaxa is shaping up to be a must-watch. Just as Welcome to Wrexham gave viewers an emotional connection to Welsh football, Necaxa aims to do the same in Mexico, celebrating both the challenges of running a football club and the joy of its loyal supporters.
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