The Match

Name: The Match
Genre: documentary
Released: 2026
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Jorge Valdano, Julio Olarticoechea

The Match (2026) — documentary film. Directed by Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco. Starring Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Jorge Valdano.

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A historical sports narrative exploring how political conflict and individual brilliance converged during a pivotal football match.

Documentary · 5.6/10 · 91 min · 2026

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.