CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 31m

The Match

When does a match start? When does it end?

69%(7)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byJuan Cabral, Santiago Franco

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
ES
Released
May 21, 2026
Studios
Blurr StoriesBuena Vista InternationalCine Argentino

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Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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)

Creative team
Directed by
Juan Cabral
Juan Cabral
Santiago Franco
Santiago Franco
Written by
Juan Cabral
Juan Cabral
Santiago Franco
Santiago Franco
Produced by
Flora Fernandez Marengo

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