Argentina v Cape Verde: live stream, predictions and likely line-ups | OneFootball

How to bet on Argentina vs Cape Verde in the World Cup?

Argentina and Cape Verde face off this Friday (03) in a match valid for the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. The match takes place in Miami, United States, starting at 7:00 PM (Brasília time). The winner secures a spot in the Round of 16.

What is the prediction for Argentina vs Cape Verde?

Argentina come in as heavy favorites for the clash against Cape Verde, boosted by the experience of their squad and the talent of players such as Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez. Despite Cape Verde’s surprising campaign and the defensive organization shown throughout the World Cup, the trend is for the current world champions to live up to expectations and advance to the next round.

Prediction: Argentina 3 x 0 Cape Verde.

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Which Argentina players stand out?

Besides star man Messi, the knockout stage puts even greater importance on goalkeepers, since penalty shootouts may happen. Therefore, Dibu Martínez could stand out in yet another World Cup, as the Argentine keeper saved two penalties in the 2022 World Cup final.

In the attack for La Albiceleste, Lautaro Martínez is looking for the chance to score a goal from open play in this World Cup. That is because the striker has found the net only once, and it was from the penalty spot against Jordan.

Which Cape Verde players stand out?

On the Cape Verde side, the focus is also on goalkeeper Vozinha. After all, everything indicates the match will be Argentine attack against Cape Verdean defense. So, the charismatic number 1 will make the difference if the team wants to advance.

Still at the back, Cape Verde are one of the unbeaten teams in this edition of the World Cup, as their back line of four defenders is very solid. Wagner Pina, Diney Borges, Pico Lopes, and João Paulo will be heavily tested in trying to stop Messi.

What are the probable lineups for Argentina and Cape Verde?

ARGENTINA: Dibu Martínez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martínez and Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Almada and Enzo Fernández; Messi and Lautaro. Coach: Scaloni.

CAPE VERDE: Vozinha; Wagner Pina, Diney Borges, Pico Lopes and João Paulo; Kevin Pina, Jamiro Monteiro, Ryan Mendes, Deroy Duarte and Willy Semedo; Dailon Livramento. Coach: Bubista.

Where to watch the match between Argentina and Cape Verde?

CazéTV (YouTube) will broadcast the match live, while SBT and Globo will show it on free-to-air television. Coluna do Fla will bring the result, as the winner could end up on Brazil’s path in the semifinals.

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