The Match
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The Match

“When does a match start? When does it end?”

★ 6.9/10 TMDB 2026-05-21 91 min

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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Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker
Self
Jorge Valdano
Jorge Valdano
Self
John Barnes
John Barnes
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Jorge Burruchaga
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
Ricardo Giusti
Ricardo Giusti
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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)
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