The Match

The Match (2026)

6.3 91 min Movie
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.

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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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