The Match

When does a match start? When does it end?

  • Rated 6.9 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2026
  • 1h 31m
  • Documentary

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.

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Director
Juan Cabral
Starring
Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga

Cast

  • 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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