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The Match

The Match
★ 6.9/10•2026•1h 31m•U•Documentary

When does a match start? When does it end?

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Malvinas War between the two countries.

Juan Cabral · Director

Santiago Franco · Director

Juan Cabral · Writer

Santiago Franco · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageES
Release DateMay 21, 2026

Actors

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

Self

Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano

Self

John Barnes

John Barnes

Self

Jorge Burruchaga

Jorge Burruchaga

Self

Ricardo Giusti

Ricardo Giusti

Self

Julio Olarticoechea

Julio Olarticoechea

Self

Oscar Ruggeri  

Oscar Ruggeri  

Self

Peter Shilton

Peter Shilton

Self

Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan

Self (Archive)

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona

Self (Archive)

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