The Match

The Match (2026-05-21)

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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 Falklands War between the two countries.

Directed By: Juan Cabral Santiago Franco

Star Cast: Gary Lineker , John Barnes , Jorge Burruchaga , Jorge Valdano ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 91m
Popularity: 0.5827
Language: es

Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Vote Average: 5
Vote Count: 2

Keywords

world cup argentina football (soccer) 1980s mundial guerra malvinas argentina 78 futbol football

Star Cast
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Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

Self

John Barnes

John Barnes

Self

Jorge Burruchaga

Jorge Burruchaga

Self

Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano

Self

Julio Olarticoechea

Julio Olarticoechea

Self

Oscar Ruggeri

Oscar Ruggeri

Self

Peter Shilton

Peter Shilton

Self

Ricardo Giusti

Ricardo Giusti

Self

Bobby Robson

Bobby Robson

Self (archive footage)

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona

Self (archive footage)

Julia Somerville

Julia Somerville

Self (archive footage)