Reigning world champions Argentina will take on tournament debutants Cape Verde in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday evening. The match is scheduled for July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with a local kick-off time of 6pm ET.
How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde in the UK
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live exclusively on ITV. Coverage begins at 10:15pm BST on ITV1, with the match itself kicking off at 11pm BST. Fans can also stream the game online via the ITVX platform.
A historic first meeting
This fixture marks the first time Argentina and Cape Verde have ever faced each other in international football. Argentina, the defending champions, aim to continue their title defence, while Cape Verde seek to pull off a monumental upset in their maiden World Cup knockout appearance.
Argentina's group stage dominance
Argentina topped Group J with a perfect record, winning all three matches. They defeated Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0, and Jordan 3-1, scoring eight goals and conceding just one.
Cape Verde's historic qualification
Cape Verde qualified for the knockout stages in their first World Cup appearance, advancing unbeaten from Group H. They recorded three draws: 0-0 against Spain, 2-2 against Uruguay, and 0-0 against Saudi Arabia, finishing second in the group.
Next round opponents
The winner of this round of 32 tie will advance to the round of 16, where they will face the winners of the Australia vs Egypt match.
