World Cup debutants Cabo Verde will be looking to extend their remarkable run at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 when they square off against defending champions Argentina in their Round of 32 clash on July 3
Cape Verde have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament. The Blue Sharks began their campaign with a remarkable goalless draw against reigning European champions Spain before holding two-time world champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. They rounded off the group stage with another 0-0 stalemate against Saudi Arabia.
Argentina enjoyed a perfect start to their title defence, opening their campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria. Lionel Scaloni’s side continued their impressive form by defeating Austria 2-0 before wrapping up the group stage with a convincing 3-1 win over Jordan.
Match Time, Venue
The game between Argentina and Cabo Verde will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA. The kick-off time is 3.30 a.m. Indian Standard Time.
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Head to Head
This is the first time that these two teams will be squaring off in an international football game.
Form Guide (last five matches, most recent first)
- Argentina: W-W-W-W-W
- Cabo Verde: D-D-D-W-W
Argentina
- Starting 11: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez; Lionel Messi (c), Lautaro Martinez, Thiago Almada.
- Substitutes: Geronimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Gonzalo Montiel, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Valentin Barco, Julian Alvarez, Jose Manuel Lopez, Giuliano Simeone, Nicolas Gonzalez.
- Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Cabo Verde
- Starting 11: Vozinha; Jovane Cabral, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Ryan Mendes (c); Kevin Lenini; Sidny Cabral, Diney Borges, Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes, Steven Moreira; Nuno da Costa.
- Substitutes: Marcio Rosa, CJ dos Santos, Logan Costa, Wagner Pina, Joao Paulo Fernandes, Kelvin Pires, Ianique ‘Stopira’ Tavares, Yannick Semedo, Telmo Arcanjo, Jamiro Monteiro, Gilson Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Dailon Livramento, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Helio Varela.
- Coach: Pedro Leitão Brito
Players to Watch
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): Lionel Messi has netted at least one goal in each of Argentina’s first three matches of the tournament thus far. The No.10 has fired in six goals at this World Cup.
- Vozinha (Cabo Verde): Cabo Verde goal keeper Vozinha has emerged as one of the breakout stars of this tournament. If Cabo Verde has pull off one of the greatest upsets ever in the history of the World Cup, then Vozinha has be at the top of his game.
How To Watch Live Telecast?
The Argentina vs Cabo FIFA World Cup 2026 match will be televised live in India on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD television channels.
How To Watch Live Streaming?
The Argentina vs Cabo Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 game will be streamed live on the ZEE5 app and website in English, Malayalam, Bangla and Hindi.
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