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The Match

MOVIE • 2026

The Match

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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 7
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Documentary

Top Cast

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

Self

Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano

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John Barnes

John Barnes

Self

Jorge Burruchaga

Jorge Burruchaga

Self

Ricardo Giusti

Ricardo Giusti

Self

Julio Olarticoechea

Julio Olarticoechea

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Oscar Ruggeri  

Oscar Ruggeri  

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Peter Shilton

Peter Shilton

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Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan

Self (Archive)

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona

Self (Archive)

Juan Cabral

Juan Cabral

Director

Santiago Franco

Santiago Franco

Director

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Flora Fernandez Marengo

Producer

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Nico Barry

Original Music Composer

Where to watch

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Theatrical release date: May 21, 2026

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

May 21, 2026

Runtime

91 min

Language

Spanish

Origin

Argentina

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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