The Match

When does a match start? When does it end?

The Match — Plot

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.

• Release date
• May 21, 2026
• Runtime
• 91 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Juan Cabral

The Match — Cast

Gary Lineker Self Jorge Valdano Self John Barnes Self Jorge Burruchaga Self Ricardo Giusti Self Julio Olarticoechea Self Oscar Ruggeri   Self Peter Shilton Self