The Match

Name: The Match
Director: Juan Cabral
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Jorge Valdano, Julio Olarticoechea

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20261h 31m5.0(2 votes)

Documentary

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 Falklands War be…

The Match (2026) is a documentary film directed by Juan Cabral. It stars Gary Lineker, John Barnes, and Jorge Burruchaga. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 votes.

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Director

Juan Cabral

Cast

Gary Lineker

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John Barnes

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Jorge Burruchaga

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Jorge Valdano

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Julio Olarticoechea

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Oscar Ruggeri

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Peter Shilton

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Who stars in The Match?

The Match stars Gary Lineker, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, and Jorge Valdano, and was directed by Juan Cabral.

How long is The Match?

The Match has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.

When did The Match come out?

The Match was released in 2026.

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The Match is a documentary film.

Is The Match worth watching?

The Match holds an average audience score of 5.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.