Documentary · Argentina · 2026 · 1h 31m

The Match

El Partido

The Match poster
Director
Juan CabralSantiago Franco
Cast
Gary Lineker as Self John Barnes as Self Jorge Burruchaga as Self Jorge Valdano as Self Julio Olarticoechea as Self Oscar Ruggeri   as Self
Crew
Pablo G. Gallego — Director of Photography Lucas Coppolecchia — Editor Sebastian Fasanelli — Editor Juan P. Scaglione — Editor Mauro Caporossi — Editor Nico Barry — Original Music Composer
Tagline

When does a match start? When does it end?

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Match — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
world cupargentinafootball (soccer)1980smundialguerra malvinasargentina 78futbolfootball
Key Collaborators
Juan Cabral Director Santiago Franco Director Pablo G. Gallego Director of Photography Lucas Coppolecchia Editor Sebastian Fasanelli Editor Juan P. Scaglione Editor Mauro Caporossi Editor Nico Barry Original Music Composer Tomas Jacobi Original Music Composer Flora Fernández-Marengo Producer
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