Name: The Match
Released: 2026-05-21T07:00:00.000Z
Cast: Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga

Movie · Documentary

The Match is an upcoming Argentine sports documentary film written and directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco, based on the non-fiction book of same name by Andrés Burgo. It 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.

2026 · 1h 31m

Starring Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga

Director Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco

The Match

Gary Lineker

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John Barnes

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Jorge Burruchaga

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Jorge Valdano

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Oscar Ruggeri

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Peter Shilton

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Ricardo Giusti

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Julio Olarticoechea

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Juan Cabral

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Santiago Franco

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Flora Fernandez-Marengo

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The Match

Documentary

The Match is an upcoming Argentine sports documentary film written and directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco, based on the non-fiction book of same name by Andrés Burgo. It 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.

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