The Match (2026)
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 Falklands War between the two countries.
Director: Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Cast
- Gary Lineker - Self
- John Barnes - Self
- Jorge Burruchaga - Self
- Jorge Valdano - Self
- Julio Olarticoechea - Self
- Oscar Ruggeri - Self
- Peter Shilton - Self
- Ricardo Giusti - Self
- Bobby Robson - Self (archive footage)
- Diego Maradona - Self (archive footage)
Original Language: es
Keywords
world cup, 1980s, mundial, guerra malvinas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Match about?
- 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 Falklands War between the two countries.
- Who directed The Match?
- The Match was directed by Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco.
- Who stars in The Match?
- The Match stars Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Jorge Valdano, Julio Olarticoechea, Oscar Ruggeri .
- How long is The Match?
- The Match has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Match?
- The Match is a Documentary film.