🏟️ When and Where

Argentina and Cape Verde will face off on Friday, July 3, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at Miami Stadium in Miami, United States.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, with Canadian referee Drew Fischer assigned to officiate the match.

📺 How and Where to Watch Argentina vs Cape Verde

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🇦🇷 Argentina's Preview

Argentina enters the knockout stage after finishing atop Group J with a perfect record. Lionel Scaloni's side collected nine points by defeating Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0, and Jordan 3-1 to complete an outstanding group-stage campaign.

The reigning world champions have once again displayed the balance and consistency that carried them to the title four years ago. A disciplined defense, a dominant midfield, and a clinical attack have made Argentina one of the tournament's strongest teams.

Now the real challenge begins, as every match becomes win or go home in the quest to defend the World Cup title.

🇨🇻 Cape Verde's Preview

Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 after making history by finishing second in Group H with three points. The Blue Sharks opened the tournament with a scoreless draw against Spain before earning an entertaining 2-2 draw with Uruguay and closing the group stage with another 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.

Despite failing to win a match, Bubista's side remained unbeaten throughout the group stage thanks to outstanding defensive organization and remarkable resilience.

Now Cape Verde faces the biggest challenge in its football history, knowing it has already exceeded expectations and has nothing to lose against the defending champions.

⭐ Players to Watch

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi continues to prove why he is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Argentina's captain enters this match with six goals in the tournament, leading the Albiceleste both on and off the pitch.

Lionel Scaloni continues to place enormous trust in his legendary No. 10, whose leadership, vision, and finishing ability remain essential as Argentina pursues another World Cup title.

🇨🇻 Vozinha

If Cape Verde has reached the knockout stage, much of the credit belongs to veteran goalkeeper Vozinha. The experienced shot-stopper has become not only the leader of Bubista's squad but also one of the tournament's most inspiring stories.

His outstanding performances throughout the group stage, combined with the personal journey he has overcome to reach this stage, have made him the face of the Blue Sharks' remarkable World Cup campaign. Against Argentina, he is likely to face his toughest challenge yet.

🎯 Final Analysis

On paper, there may not be a more uneven matchup in the entire Round of 32. The gap between these two teams is reflected in the FIFA rankings, squad value, football tradition, and overall talent available on the pitch.

But football has always been built on stories where the underdog shocks the giant. That unpredictability is one of the sport's greatest qualities, and Cape Verde will be hoping to write one of the biggest Cinderella stories in FIFA World Cup history.

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