World Cup: Everything to know about Argentina vs Cape Verde match

In the sweltering Miami heat on July 3, 2026, defending world champions Argentina step onto the pitch at Hard Rock Stadium against the ultimate fairytale underdogs, Cape Verde.
The Round of 32 clash pits Lionel Messi and a star-studded Albiceleste side, hungry for back-to-back World Cup glory — against the Blue Sharks, a tiny island nation of just over half a million people writing one of the most improbable stories in tournament history.
Having stunned the football world by reaching the knockout stage on their debut without a single group-stage defeat, Cape Verde now face their toughest test yet.
For Argentina, it’s a chance to assert dominance and avoid any complacency. For Cape V...