The Match
“When does a match start? When does it end?”
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.
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About The Match
The Match is a 2026 Spanish-language documentary film directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco. The cast is led by Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga. It has a runtime of 1h 31m.
The Match was produced by Industria del Milagro, Blurr Stories, and Labhouse and made in Argentina. It was released on May 21, 2026.
- Director
- Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
- Release date
- May 21, 2026
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Argentina
- Production
- Industria del Milagro, Blurr Stories, Labhouse
The Match cast & crew
The Match was directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco.
The cast features Gary Lineker as Self, John Barnes as Self, Jorge Burruchaga as Self, Jorge Valdano as Self, Julio Olarticoechea as Self, and Oscar Ruggeri as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nico Barry, cinematography is by Pablo G. Gallego, and it was produced by Flora Fernandez Marengo.
Is The Match worth watching?
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Match is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Match
Gary Lineker
Self
John Barnes
Self
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
Jorge Valdano
Self
Julio Olarticoechea
Self
Oscar Ruggeri
Self
Peter Shilton
Self
Ricardo Giusti
Self
Bobby Robson
Self (archive footage)
Diego Maradona
Self (archive footage)
Julia Somerville
Self (archive footage)
The Match — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Match in United States?
The Match is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Match in?
The Match is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Match?
The Match runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
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