The Match (2026)
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Overview
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.
Where to watch The Match
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV, Picl, Amazon Video, meJane | Apple TV, Amazon Video, meJane |
| Sweden | — | TriArt Play | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Match in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Match about?
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 is a Documentary movie, released on 2026-05-21, runtime 91 minutes.
Is The Match worth watching?
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Where can I watch The Match?
In the Netherlands, The Match can be rented from Apple TV and Picl. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
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)
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Sources
Details and the 6.9/10 rating from The Match on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.