Wolves fans move to US after 1986 World Cup adventure
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
A new documentary titled "Lost Down Mexico Way" chronicles the lives of a group of Wolverhampton Wanderers fans who relocated to the United States after attending the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Initially traveling to Mexico to escape their job losses in the UK, the fans found opportunities in the US and chose to stay. The film tells their enduring story over the past four decades, highlighting their adventures, friendships, and the cultural adjustments they faced after migration. Director Jack Leigh was drawn to their story after receiving an email pitch detailing their experiences.
- •Documentary depicts Wolves fans' journey after the 1986 World Cup.
- •Fans originally lost jobs in the UK before moving to the US.
- •The group encountered new cultures and job opportunities in America.
- •Director Jack Leigh found the pitch's charm appealing.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — The football fans who went to a World Cup and loved it so much, they stayed
- 5:17 AMBBC Sport — The football fans who went to a World Cup and loved it so much, they stayed
"A new documentary follows a group of Wolves fans who moved to the US after the Mexico World Cup.
"A new documentary follows a group of Wolves fans who moved to the US after the Mexico World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:42 AMThe football fans who went to a World Cup and loved it so much, they stayed
A new documentary follows a group of Wolves fans who moved to the US after the Mexico World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 5:17 AMThe football fans who went to a World Cup and loved it so much, they stayed
A new documentary follows a group of Wolves fans who moved to the US after the Mexico World Cup.
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