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69% Critic Match
The Match
“When does a match start? When does it end?”
6.9 / 10• 2026• 1h 31m•NR• Spanish
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Gary Lineker
Self
Lead
Jorge Valdano
Self
John Barnes
Self
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
Ricardo Giusti
Self
Julio Olarticoechea
Self
Oscar Ruggeri
Self
Peter Shilton
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Juan Cabral's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Match is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
