The Match

The Match

2026
1h 31m
6.9

6.9/10

7 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary

"When does a match start? When does it end?"

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.

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Status: Released

Language: ES

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Production Information

Production Companies
Industria del Milagro Blurr Stories Labhouse Buena Vista International Cine Argentino INCAA
Production Countries
Argentina United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English Spanish French

Keywords

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

Quick Facts

Original Title El Partido
Release Date May 21, 2026
Status Released
Language ES
IMDb ID tt41593328

Cast

Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker

Self

Jorge Valdano
Jorge Valdano

Self

John Barnes
John Barnes

Self

Jorge Burruchaga
Jorge Burruchaga

Self

Ricardo Giusti
Ricardo Giusti

Self

Julio Olarticoechea
Julio Olarticoechea

Self

Oscar Ruggeri  
Oscar Ruggeri  

Self

Peter Shilton
Peter Shilton

Self

Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan

Self (Archive)

Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona

Self (Archive)

Key Crew

Juan Cabral
Director
Santiago Franco
Director
Flora Fernandez Marengo
Producer
Juan Cabral
Writer
Santiago Franco
Writer
Martín Iraola
Executive Producer
Pablo Sahores
Executive Producer