The Match
MAY 21, 2026 · 91 MIN · DIR. JUAN CABRAL
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.
Cast
Gary Lineker
Self
Jorge Valdano
Self
John Barnes
Self
Jorge Burruchaga
Self
Ricardo Giusti
Self
Julio Olarticoechea
Self
Oscar Ruggeri
Self
Peter Shilton
Self
Kevin Keegan
Self (Archive)
Diego Maradona
Self (Archive)
Crew
Writer
Juan Cabral
Writer
Santiago Franco
Director of Photography
Pablo G. Gallego
Editor
Lucas Coppolecchia
Editor
Sebastian Fasanelli
Editor
Juan P. Scaglione
Editor
Mauro Caporossi
Original Music Composer
Nico Barry
Original Music Composer
Tomas Jacobi
Producer
Flora Fernandez Marengo
