Argentina meet Cape Verde in a round of 32 tie at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Argentina are reigning world champions, having won the 2022 final in dramatic fashion. Led by Lionel Messi and coached by Lionel Scaloni, La Albiceleste also dominated CONMEBOL qualifying. They arrive as the team to beat and chasing back-to-back titles.
Cape Verde arrive with their own ambitions. Cape Verde make a historic World Cup debut, becoming one of the smallest nations by population ever to qualify. The Blue Sharks topped their qualifying group in a stunning achievement. Their participation is a landmark moment for the island nation.
Argentina face Cape Verde on Fri Jul 3 · 10:00 PM GMT at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, USA (capacity 65,326).
It is a Round of 32 fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Argentina 1 – 1 Cape Verde.