Argentina prepares for round of 32 match against Cape Verde
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Argentina faces Cape Verde in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on July 7. Aiming for advancement, Argentina clinched Group J prior to the final group stage match. Cape Verde, the smallest country by population to reach this stage, drew with Spain earlier in the tournament. If Argentina wins, their next match will likely be against either Australia or Egypt in the round of 16.
- •Argentina plays Cape Verde on July 7 at noon ET in Atlanta.
- •Argentina won Group J, securing their knockout stage position.
- •Cape Verde advanced past the group stage for the first time in history.
- •Potential opponents for Argentina in the next round are Australia or Egypt.
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