Defending champions Argentina will play against debutants Cape Verde in the round of 32 match at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Both teams aim to secure a spot in the round of 16. Cape Verde, unbeaten so far, faces a tough challenge against Argentina, who have won all three of their group games.
Argentina, continuing their strong performance from the previous World Cup, is led by Lionel Messi, the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Messi, with six goals in three games, is also in the race for the adidas Golden Boot. Despite being 39 years old, he shows no signs of slowing down. Cape Verde, having drawn against previous winners Spain and Uruguay, has their own standout player in 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha.
To watch Argentina vs Cape Verde live in India, viewers can tune in to the Zee5 platform and app for live streaming and telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. In India, the matches will also be broadcasted on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels.
Key details for the match include the date and kick-off time on Saturday, July 4, at 3:30 AM (IST), at Miami Stadium, Miami. The referee for the game will be Drew Fischer. The squads for both teams are listed, with Argentina featuring players like Lionel Messi and Cape Verde having goalkeeper Vozinha and forward Ryan Mendes.
