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The Match

El Partido

Released May 21, 2026

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Language: Spanish
Studio: Industria del Milagro

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The Match (El Partido) is a Spanish-language film reconstructing the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England, releasing on May 21, 2026. The film examines the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, set against the backdrop of the Falklands War.

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Key features

·Spanish-language feature film
·Based on the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final
·Covers the Hand of God incident
·Explores Falklands War political context
·Reconstruction of a historic sporting event

FAQ

When does The Match (El Partido) release?

The Match is scheduled to release on May 21, 2026.

What event does The Match reconstruct?

The film reconstructs the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England, held in Mexico.

What is the Hand of God goal?

The Hand of God refers to Diego Maradona's first goal in the 1986 quarter-final, which he scored with his hand, a fact acknowledged by Maradona after the match.

What political context does The Match explore?

The film addresses the impact of the Falklands War, a conflict fought between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982, on the atmosphere surrounding the 1986 match.

What language is The Match in?

The film is in Spanish.

About this release

The Match, known in Spanish as El Partido, is scheduled for release on May 21, 2026. The film reconstructs the quarter-final between Argentina and England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, a match widely remembered for Diego Maradona's controversial 'Hand of God' goal as well as his second goal in the same game, often cited as one of the greatest in the sport's history.

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