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The Match (2026)

The Match (2026)

Documentary

When does a match start? When does it end?

Release Date: 2026, May 21
Directors: Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
Countries: Argentina
Production: Industria del Milagro, Blurr Stories, Labhouse
Cast: Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano, John Barnes, Diego Maradona, Peter Shilton, Bobby Robson, Jorge Burruchaga, Julio Olarticoechea, Oscar Ruggeri  , Ricardo Giusti, Julia Somerville

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.

Keywords:

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