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 Falklands War between the two countries.
Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
May 21, 2026
Popularity
5
Director
Juan Cabral
Writer
Juan Cabral
Writer
Santiago Franco
Producer
Flora Fernandez Marengo
Where to Watch
Cast
Gary Lineker
Self
John Barnes
Self
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
Jorge Valdano
Self
Julio Olarticoechea
Self
Oscar Ruggeri
Self
Peter Shilton
Self
Ricardo Giusti
Self
Diego Maradona
Self (archive footage)
Bobby Robson
Self (archive footage)
Carlos Bilardo
Self (archive footage)
Julia Somerville
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
Leopoldo Galtieri
Self (archive footage)
Ali Ben Nasser
Self (archive footage)
Bogdan Dochev
Self (archive footage)
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