Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina will look to claim one of the final spots in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Friday night when they face Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The match takes place on July 3, 2026. Argentina is defending its title after winning the 2022 championship. Messi leads the tournament's scoring chart and aims to add to his tally in this game.
Cape Verde is making its first World Cup appearance and is fighting to advance from the group stage. Argentina plays in Group C, while Cape Verde is in Group D.