The Match
El Partido
“When does a match start? When does it end?”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrés Burgo, Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
- Original Score
- Nico Barry, Tomas Jacobi
- Original Title
- El Partido
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Industria del Milagro, Blurr Stories, Labhouse, Buena Vista International, Cine Argentino, INCAA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
Andrés Burgo, Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco
Nico Barry, Tomas Jacobi
Pablo G. Gallego
Lucas Coppolecchia, Sebastian Fasanelli, Juan P. Scaglione
Flora Fernandez Marengo, Martín Iraola, Pablo Sahores
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Cabral
Director
Santiago Franco
Director
Flora Fernandez Marengo
Producer
Nico Barry
Original Music Composer
Tomas Jacobi
Original Music Composer
Lucas Coppolecchia
Editor
Sebastian Fasanelli
Editor
Juan P. Scaglione
Editor
Mauro Caporossi
Editor
Pablo G. Gallego
Director of Photography
Juan Cabral
Writer
Santiago Franco
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Match
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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.
Who directed The Match?
The Match was directed by Juan Cabral, Santiago Franco.
Who stars in The Match?
The principal cast of The Match includes Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga, Ricardo Giusti.
When was The Match released and how long is it?
The Match was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Match?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Match was composed by Nico Barry, Tomas Jacobi.
Is The Match based on a book or true story?
The Match is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrés Burgo".