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Documentary 'The Match' Set for Release

Updated 2026-05-07 09:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

The documentary 'The Match,' narrated by Gary Lineker and Jorge Valdano, about the 1986 World Cup Argentina-England match, has secured international sales rights. The film is set to premiere at Cannes.

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2026-05-07 09:01 UTC