Round of 32 · Friday, July 3, 2026
Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands - FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
ArgentinaARG
Upcoming
VS
10:00 PMUTC
Cape Verde IslandsCPV
Match facts
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
Kick-offFriday, July 3, 2026 · UTC
StageRound of 32
StatusScheduled
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.
Stadium details →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.
Full team profile →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.
Full team profile →Match facts
Frequently asked questions
- 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.