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The Match

20261h 31mJuan Cabral,Santiago Franco
IMDb 7.0

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"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.

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World CupArgentinaFootball (soccer)1980sMundialGuerra MalvinasArgentina 78Futbol

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What is The Match (2026) about?

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.

Who stars in The Match?

The Match stars Gary Lineker (Self), Jorge Valdano (Self), John Barnes (Self), Jorge Burruchaga (Self), Ricardo Giusti (Self). The film was directed by Juan Cabral.

How long is The Match?

The Match has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

Is The Match worth watching?

The Match holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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