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The Match

The Match (2026)

Original title: El Partido

When does a match start? When does it end?

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Country: Argentina
  • Runtime: 91 min
  • Rated: U
  • Released: 2026-05-21
  • Czech release: 2026-07-03
  • TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 (6)

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.

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Starring

Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker
Self
 Jorge Valdano
Jorge Valdano
Self
 John Barnes
John Barnes
Self
 Jorge Burruchaga
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
 Ricardo Giusti
Ricardo Giusti
Self

About

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker is a former English footballer who was one of the most clinical strikers of his era. He was the top scorer at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and played in the famous quarter-final against Argentina that the documentary revisits. After retiring, he became a well-known football presenter on BBC.

Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano is an Argentine footballer who was on the pitch during the legendary 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England - the match of Maradona's "Hand of God" and Goal of the Century. Valdano scored in that game and went on to lift the trophy with Argentina. After retiring, he moved into sports journalism and…

John Barnes

John Charles Bryan Barnes MBE is a Jamaican-born English former professional footballer and manager, who currently works as a commentator and pundit for ESPN and SuperSport

Jorge Burruchaga

Jorge Burruchaga is an Argentine footballer who played a central role in the national team during the 1980s. At the 1986 World Cup in Mexico he scored the winning goal in the final against West Germany, securing Argentina's title. At club level he played for Independiente and Nantes, among others.

Oscar Ruggeri

Oscar Ruggeri is an Argentine former footballer who played as a central defender. He was a key member of the 1986 World Cup-winning Argentina squad, taking part in the iconic quarter-final against England that featured Maradona's "Hand of God" goal. After retiring, he became a well-known football pundit in Argentina.

Peter Shilton

Peter Shilton is an English goalkeeper who earned a record 125 caps for England. At club level he played for Nottingham Forest, winning back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980. He is widely remembered as the goalkeeper beaten by Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

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