The Match

Name: The Match
Released: 2026-05-21
Rating: 6.3

6.3/10 (6)

·2026· 91 min

Director: Juan Cabral

"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 Malvinas War between the two countries.

Trailer

Cast

Gary Lineker

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Jorge Valdano

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John Barnes

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Jorge Burruchaga

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Ricardo Giusti

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Julio Olarticoechea

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Oscar Ruggeri

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Peter Shilton

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Kevin Keegan

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Diego Maradona

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In brief

The Match (2026) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 6.3/10 from 6 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 31min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Match?

The Match runs 91 minutes (1h 31min).

What rating does The Match have?

The Match has an average rating of 6.3/10 based on 6 viewer votes on TMDB.

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The Match was released in 2026.