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The Match (2026)

Original title: El Partido

2026-05-21 · 1h 31m · ES
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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.

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Juan CabralDirector, WriterSantiago FrancoDirector, Writer

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Gary LinekerGary LinekerSelfJohn BarnesJohn BarnesSelfJorge BurruchagaJorge BurruchagaSelfJorge ValdanoJorge ValdanoSelfJulio OlarticoecheaJulio OlarticoecheaSelfOscar RuggeriOscar RuggeriSelfPeter ShiltonPeter ShiltonSelfRicardo GiustiRicardo GiustiSelfDiego MaradonaDiego MaradonaSelf (archive footage)Bobby RobsonBobby RobsonSelf (archive footage)Carlos BilardoCarlos BilardoSelf (archive footage)Julia SomervilleJulia SomervilleSelf (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions about The Match

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.

How long is The Match?

The Match has a runtime of 91 minutes.