The Match

Directed by Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
2026    1h 31m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary), [Sport](/on-demand/category/sport)
8.15.0
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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Cast of The Match

  • Gary LinekerSelf
  • John BarnesSelf
  • Jorge BurruchagaSelf
  • Jorge ValdanoSelf
  • Julio OlarticoecheaSelf
  • Oscar Ruggeri  Self
  • Peter ShiltonSelf
  • Ricardo GiustiSelf
  • Bobby RobsonSelf (archive footage)
  • Diego MaradonaSelf (archive footage)
  • Julia SomervilleSelf (archive footage)
  • Juan CabralDirector
  • Santiago FrancoDirector
  • Flora Fernández-MarengoProducer
  • Matias ReynalAssociate Producer
  • Juan Pablo SorínAssociate Producer
  • Sol AlacAssociate Producer
  • MJZAssociate Producer
  • Fernanda PérezCo-Producer
  • Jonathan MonroigCo-Producer

 

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