Argentina faces Cape Verde in World Cup knockout stage match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Argentina is set to compete against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, July 3, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match is crucial for both teams, as a place in the round of 16 is on the line. Argentina topped Group J with a perfect record and has not conceded any goals, while Cape Verde, in its first World Cup appearance, finished second in Group H after drawing all three of its matches. Both teams have confirmed their lineups ahead of the match, which will begin at 7 p.m. Brasília time.
- •Match kicks off at 7 p.m. Brasília time on July 3.
- •Argentina is the reigning World Cup champion, topping Group J.
- •Cape Verde reached the knockout stage in its first World Cup appearance.
- •Drew Fischer is the referee for the match.
- •Argentina's Lionel Messi has scored six goals in this tournament.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Messi and 10 more 🔟? Argentina named to face Cape Verde
"It is time for Argentina to face the big surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The reigning world champion takes on Cape Verde from 7 p.m. Brasília time this Friday (3).A place in the round of 16 is on...
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