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Round of 32 · Friday, July 3, 2026

Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde Islands FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

ArgentinaARG
Full Time
3–2
HT 1–0 · After extra time
Cape Verde IslandsCPV
Performance

Match Statistics

Stats
PlayerGoals
1
Lionel Messi
1
2
Deroy Duarte
1
3
Lisandro Martínez
1
4
Sidny Lopes Cabral
1
5
Diney Borges
1
ARG
Stats
CPV
63.6%Possession36.4%
10Shots on Target5
3Saves8
8Corner Kicks8
13Fouls12
90%Pass Accuracy90%
ARGShotsCPV
22Total Shots16
10On Target5
7Blocked6
ARGDefenseCPV
3Saves8
3Offsides2
13Fouls12
ARGDisciplineCPV
8Corner Kicks8
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
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Match Timeline

ArgentinaMatch TimelineCape Verde Islands
Lionel MessiAssist: Lisandro Martínez
29'
59'
Deroy DuarteAssist: Ryan Mendes
↑ Julián Álvarez↓ Lautaro Martínez
63'
↑ Nico González↓ Thiago Almada
64'
67'
↑ Dailon Livramento↓ Laros Duarte
67'
↑ Jamiro Monteiro↓ Nuno da Costa
68'
Kevin PinaYellow card
80'
↑ Hélio Varela↓ Jovane Cabral
80'
↑ Willy Semedo↓ Ryan Mendes
↑ Leandro Paredes↓ Rodrigo De Paul
84'
↑ Nicolás Tagliafico↓ Facundo Medina
86'
Lisandro MartínezAssist: Alexis Mac Allister
92'
100'
↑ Yannick Semedo↓ Kevin Pina
100'
↑ Gilson Benchimol↓ Deroy Duarte
103'
Sidny Lopes CabralAssist: Yannick Semedo
↑ Gonzalo Montiel↓ Nahuel Molina
104'
111'
Diney Borges (OG)
Gonzalo MontielYellow card
115'
Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offFriday, July 3, 2026 · UTC
StageRound of 32
StadiumHard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, Florida · 65,000 capacity
StatusFull time
Result breakdownHalf-time: 1–0Decided in extra time
Officials
Drew FischerREFEREE
Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
65,000Capacity1987OpenedOpen canopyRoof

Shaded by a sweeping open canopy, the Dolphins’ home and Miami Grand Prix venue will host the third-place play-off.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

ArgentinaCONMEBOL
FIFA Ranking#3
Head CoachLionel Scaloni
CaptainLionel Messi
All-time Top ScorerLionel Messi (117 goals)
Most CapsLionel Messi (199)
World Cup Titles4× (1978, 1986, 1992, 2022)
Known AsLa Albiceleste, La Selección

Argentina, nicknamed La Albiceleste, are one of the most successful national teams in football history — three-time world champions and record 16-time Copa América winners, led by captain Lionel Messi under coach Lionel Scaloni.

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FIFA Ranking#69
Head CoachPedro Leitão Brito (Bubista)
CaptainRyan Mendes
All-time Top ScorerRyan Mendes (22 goals)
Most CapsRyan Mendes (98)
Known AsTubarões Azuis, Blue Sharks

Cape Verde, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, are a CAF member making their historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the smallest nation by land area to qualify — having established themselves as a regular AFCON presence since 2013 under coach Bubista.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?
The final score was Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde Islands (Round of 32, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands played?
The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States.
What stage was the Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands match?
This was a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.