Argentina vs. Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match Begins

Kathmandu. The match between the reigning champion Argentina and Cape Verde, which reached the knockout stage for the first time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final 32 competition, has started.

Argentina has taken the field under the leadership of captain Lionel Messi in the match that started at 3:45 AM on Saturday morning at Miami Stadium in America. The winner of this match will compete against Egypt in the next round to enter the quarterfinals.

Argentina, which is in excellent form by winning all three matches in the group stage, aims to continue its title defense campaign. On the other hand, Cape Verde, which has made a historic journey to the final 32 in its first participation in the World Cup, has entered the field hoping to perform another miracle against the strong Argentina.

Special attention will be on Lionel Messi, considered one of the greatest players in world football, in this match. Messi, who has been performing excellently in the ongoing World Cup, is expected to add to his goal tally and take the team to the next round.