The Match(2026)
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The Match Synopsis
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.
The Match (2026) is a documentary film directed by Juan Cabral, released on May 21, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano, John Barnes and Jorge Burruchaga. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Juan Cabral
- Writers:
- Andrés Burgo, Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
- Producers:
- Flora Fernandez Marengo
- Cinematographer:
- Pablo G. Gallego
- Composer:
- Nico Barry
- Production:
- Industria del Milagro, Blurr Stories, Labhouse, Buena Vista International, Cine Argentino, INCAA
- Status:
- Released
The Match (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Match before you stream it.
The Match Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Lineker
as Self
Jorge Valdano
as Self
John Barnes
as Self
Jorge Burruchaga
as Self
Ricardo Giusti
as Self
Julio Olarticoechea
as Self
Oscar Ruggeri
as Self
Peter Shilton
as Self
Kevin Keegan
as Self (Archive)
Diego Maradona
as Self (Archive)
Key crew
Directed by Juan Cabral, written by Andrés Burgo, Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco, produced by Flora Fernandez Marengo.
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The Match Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Match – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Match online?
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The Match (2026) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Match?
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The main cast of The Match (2026) includes Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga and Ricardo Giusti. The film was directed by Juan Cabral. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Match released?
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The Match was released on May 21, 2026 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Match worth watching?
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The Match (2026) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Match?
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Yes. The official The Match trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.