The Match

El Partido

“When does a match start? When does it end?”

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.

Director

Juan Cabral

Director

Santiago Franco

Music

Nico Barry

Music

Tomas Jacobi

Status

Released

Release date

21/05/2026

Original language

Spanish