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The Match (2026)

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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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Cast

  • 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
  • Julio Olarticoechea Julio Olarticoechea Self
  • Oscar Ruggeri   Oscar Ruggeri   Self
  • Peter Shilton Peter Shilton Self
  • Kevin Keegan Kevin Keegan Self (Archive)
  • Diego Maradona Diego Maradona Self (Archive)

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