Lionel Messi and Argentina are set to take on Cape Verde in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET from Miami Stadium. Argentina has been on a roll, having beaten Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0, and Jordan 3-1 in their group stage matches, with Lionel Messi leading the Golden Boot Race with six goals so far.
Cape Verde, the tournament's Cinderella story, has advanced to the knockouts after earning three draws in the group stage, with 0-0 results against Spain and Saudi Arabia, and a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. Kevin Pina and Helio Varela each scored once in the group stage for Cape Verde.
Watching the Match: Details and Information
For those looking to catch the action, details on how to watch the match are available below.
Key Player to Watch
It's no surprise that Messi is the player to watch, given his impressive track record. With 19 World Cup goals under his belt and currently being the tournament's co-leading scorer at 39 years old, it's hard to see Cape Verde keeping him from scoring, especially since no other team has been able to do so.
Argentina vs Cape Verde: Odds and More
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