Argentina / May 21, 2026
The Match (2026)
Directed by Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
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1h 31min
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5.0/10
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Plot
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.
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Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Giusti | Self |
| Bobby Robson | Self (archive footage) |
| Diego Maradona | Self (archive footage) |
| Julia Somerville | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | El Partido |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | Argentina |
| Status | Post Production |
| Production companies | Industria del Milagro, Blurr Stories |
| Release date | 21 maggio 2026 |
| Production | Flora Fernández-Marengo, Matias Reynal, Juan Pablo Sorín, Sol Alac, MJZ, Fernanda Pérez, Jonathan Monroig, Julieta Fernandez Castagnino |
| Editing | Lucas Coppolecchia, Sebastian Fasanelli, Juan P. Scaglione, Mauro Caporossi, Andrés Levinson |
| Cinematography | Pablo G. Gallego |
| Assistant directors | Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco |
| Camera operators | Pablo G. Gallego |
| Additional photography | Pablo G. Gallego |
| Music | Nico Barry, Tomas Jacobi |
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| Sound | Nico Barry, Tomas Jacobi |
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