The Match
“When does a match start? When does it end?”
2026•1h 31m•5.6•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Juan Cabral
Writer
Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Studio
Industria del Milagro
Cast
Gary Lineker
Self
Jorge Valdano
Self
John Barnes
Self
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
Ricardo Giusti
Self
Julio Olarticoechea
Self
Oscar Ruggeri
Self
Peter Shilton
Self
Production
Company
Industria del Milagro
Company
Blurr Stories
Company
Labhouse
Company
Buena Vista International
Company
Cine Argentino
Company
INCAA
Producer
Flora Fernandez Marengo
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