The Match

Name: The Match
Director: Juan Cabral
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-05-21
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Ricardo Giusti

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2026 · 91 min · Documentary · TMDB 6.9/10

Overview

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 by Juan Cabral

Cast

Gary Lineker — Self
Jorge Valdano — Self
John Barnes — Self
Jorge Burruchaga — Self
Ricardo Giusti — Self