
Football fans gather in Buenos Aires on Friday, July 3, to watch Argentina take on Cape Verde in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The defending world champions advanced as Group G winners after victories over Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Captain Lionel Messi has scored in every match so far, becoming the first player to find the net in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup appearances - and becoming the top goalscorer ever in the competition.
Cape Verde, meanwhile, have emerged as the tournament's surprise team, becoming the first World Cup debutants in 20 years to reach the knockout stage and the smallest nation by population ever to do so.
The winner will advance to the Round of 16, where they will face either Australia or Egypt on July 7.