Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: Lionel Messi leads defending champions against World Cup minnows | OneFootball

(Reuters)

Argentina take on Cape Verde in the round of 32 at the World Cup tonight, with the holders looking to take another step towards defending the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.

Lionel Messi and co. look in fine form as they continue their bid to win back-to-back World Cups, with the Albiceleste’s talisman having scored six goals in just three games to begin his 2026 campaign.

As for Cape Verde, Bubista’s side have exceeded all expectations in finishing second in Group H and securing a spot in the last 32, and they can make life difficult for the best teams, as shown with their draw to Spain in their opening game.

The winner of this tie will face either Australia or Egypt in the last 16 in Atlanta on Tuesday, 7 July.