Who: Argentina vs Cape Verde
What: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32
Where: Miami Stadium, Florida, US
When: Friday, July 3, at 6pm (22:00 GMT)
How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 19:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.
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Star-studded Argentina continue their defence of the World Cup, facing Cape Verde on Friday in a contest likened to a David vs Goliath battle.
The 2022 title-holders have stormed their way into the knockouts with three wins out of three, thanks to the masterclass of Lionel Messi, who seems to be enjoying his best World Cup yet.
His six goals have made him an early contender for the Golden Boot, as the 39-year-old continues to break records on the world’s biggest stage.
Giants Argentina are clear favourites against Cape Verde, the tiny island nation that has become the neutrals’ favourites. Only one of the four debutants to reach the Round of 32, Cape Verde is set to become the smallest country to feature in the World Cup knockouts.
Here’s everything you need to know about Argentina vs Cape Verde:
How did Argentina and Cape Verde reach the round of 32?
Argentina were the winners of Group J with nine points. Here’s a list of their results:
3-0 win over Algeria
2-0 win over Austria
3-1 win over Jordan
Cape Verde were the runners-up of Group H with three points. Here’s a list of their results:
0-0 draw with Spain
2-2 draw with Uruguay
0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia
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