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Match of the Century

The Match
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The Match
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took place · 13 Jul 2026

Kino Přítomnost, Prague

Match of the Century — Kino Přítomnost, Prague
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June 22, 1986, Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. England's captain Peter Shilton and his Argentine counterpart Diego Armando Maradona shake hands before the World Cup quarter-final. The match begins - one that will enter sports history - but far more than a place in the semi-finals is at stake.

Almost everyone knows the goal of the century and the infamous "Hand of God", but the true story of this match is even more dramatic. The Falklands War, national pride, political tension, and the personal fates of the players created the backdrop for a clash that still sparks passionate debate today.

Directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco, this documentary returns to the legendary match forty years later through the eyes of those who were on the pitch. Former rivals become friends, and an iconic football match transforms into a fascinating story about rivalry, memory, and reconciliation. A combination of archival footage and personal recollections reminds us why the whole world can sometimes stop for ninety minutes.

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