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The Match (2026)

Documentary / 91 min / 7

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.

Director: Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco

Blend 6.5
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

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Cast 16

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
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona Self (archive footage)
Bobby Robson
Bobby Robson Self (archive footage)
Carlos Bilardo
Carlos Bilardo Self (archive footage)
Julia Somerville
Julia Somerville Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher Self (archive footage)
Leopoldo Galtieri
Leopoldo Galtieri Self (archive footage)
Ali Ben Nasser Self (archive footage)
Bogdan Dochev Self (archive footage)

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