The Match
2026
1h 31m
Documentary
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.
Director
Juan Cabral
Top Cast
Gary Lineker
Self
John Barnes
Self
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
Jorge Valdano
Self
Julio Olarticoechea
Self
Oscar Ruggeri
Self
Peter Shilton
Self
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Ricardo Giusti
Self
Bobby Robson
Self (archive footage)
Diego Maradona
Self (archive footage)
