The premise
The Match (2026)
Opening against The Mandalorian and Grogu, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
The Match opens in theaters on May 21, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 21, 2026
The Match
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Documentary
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.
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The Trailer
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Dropped May 19, 2026
Creator Reactions
What creators said about the The Match trailer
Creators posted 9 reaction videos to YouTube watching this trailer. Reactr scored what they actually said, out loud, on camera, and combined it into the Reactr Rating shown at the top of this page. All of the videos are below. How the score works.
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Reactr Verdict
Did The Match deliver on its trailer?
64The trailer
9 reaction videos scored. See them all
9 reaction videos scored. See them all
?The film itself
scored from reactions posted after release
scored from reactions posted after release
Verdict comingafter opening weekend
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Meet the cast
Who you’ll see in the trailer
Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano and John Barnes lead the cast. Gary Lineker plays Self.
Behind the film
The history behind The Match
Industria del Milagro, Blurr Stories and Labhouse are producing. Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco is in the director’s chair. Runtime is listed at 1 hour 31 minutes.
Why react to this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
A documentary trailer sells the stakes of something that actually happened. React to the parts you did not know.
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The Match: quick answers
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Do I have to be on camera?
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When does The Match come out?
The Match is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 21, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Match?
Gary Lineker, Jorge Valdano, John Barnes, Jorge Burruchaga and Ricardo Giusti lead the cast, directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco.
Is Reactr free?
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