The Match

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The Match

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 Falklands War between the two countries.

Original Title

El Partido

Release Date

2026-05-21

Year

2026

Duration

1h 31m

Status

Released

Score

5.00

#world-cup#argentina#football-(soccer)#1980s#mundial#guerra-malvinas#argentina-78#futbol#football

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