El Partido: documentary revives Argentina-England's iconic 1986 clash | OneFootball

The long-awaited documentary now has an official preview and promises an unprecedented look at one of the most iconic matchups in sports. When does it premiere?

The trailer for The Match is now available and previews a cinematic experience that seeks to relive the historic clash between Argentina and England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Four decades after that unforgettable showdown, the film arrives in theaters on May 21 with an approach that goes beyond sports and dives fully into the collective memory. The film invites viewers to feel once again a moment that left its mark on an entire country.

The movie reconstructs the match from a comprehensive perspective, addressing not only the plays that were etched forever into history—such as those by Diego Maradona—but also the social, political, and emotional context surrounding it. Directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco, the work seeks to explain why that encounter still sparks debate and emotion even today.

With a running time of 91 minutes, just like that match, the documentary brings together for the first time testimony from key figures on both teams. It also includes previously unseen archival material and accounts from coaches, referees, and fans that make it possible to reconstruct not only what happened on the field, but also the atmosphere beforehand and the decisions that shaped the course of the game.

The film also explores the cultural impact of the clash, showing how football can reflect much deeper historical tensions. Based on the book by Andrés Burgo, the narrative combines documentary material with a reflective look at the relationship between sport, politics, and society.

Its international premiere will be at the Cannes Film Festival, in the Cannes Première section, confirming the global reach of this story. The Match thus stands as a production that transcends borders, inviting new generations to rediscover a showdown that never stopped being played in Argentina’s memory.

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