Argentina vs Cape Verde Official Lineups, Friday, 3 July 2026, World Cup Round of 32
Here are the official starting lineups for the Argentina vs Cape Verde match in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will see defending champions Argentina go up against tournament debutants Cape Verde on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
FIFA Ranking
Cape Verde currently holds the 64th position in the FIFA rankings with a total of 1,402.97 points, having moved up three spots after qualifying for the Round of 32. In contrast, Argentina is ranked second, having been temporarily overtaken by France for the top position.
How did they reach the Round of 32?
Under the guidance of manager Lionel Scaloni, defending champions Argentina showcased their strength by winning all three of their group matches, finishing first in Group J with a total of 9 points:
Match 1: Defeated Algeria 3-0
Match 2: Defeated Austria 2-0
Match 3: Defeated Jordan 3-1
On the other hand, World Cup debutants Cape Verde advanced by drawing all three of their group matches, finishing as runners-up in Group H:
Match 1: Held European heavyweights Spain to a 0-0 draw
Match 2: Secured a 2-2 draw against Uruguay
Match 3: Played to a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia
👉 Click here for Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.
👉 Click here for 2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.
👉 Serie A players called up for 🇦🇷 the Argentina National team:
- Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
- Como forward Nico Paz.
👉 There are no players from Serie A representing Cape Verde 🇨🇻.
🇦🇷 Argentina starting lineup (4-4-2): Emiliano Martínez, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Thiago Almada, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez.
Substitutes: Gonzalo Montiel, Giuliano Simeone, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás Otamendi, Valentín Barco, Leandro Paredes, Nico Paz, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Nicolás Tagliafico, Giovani Lo Celso, Marcos Senesi, José Manuel López, Julián Alvarez, Nico González.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde starting lineup (4-1-4-1): Vozinha, Pico Lopes, Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Steven Moreira, Ryan Mendes, Laros Duarte, Jovane Cabral, Deroy Duarte, Kevin Pina, Nuno da Costa.
Substitutes: Garry Rodrigues, Logan Costa, Stopira, Telmo Arcanjo, CJ dos Santos, Wagner Pina, João Paulo, Dailon Livramento, Hélio Varela, Yannick Semedo, Willy Semedo, Jamiro Monteiro, Gilson Benchimol, Márcio Rosa, Kelvin Pires
Starting lineups
Substitutes
Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
- Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).
- Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
- Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
Cabo Verde World Cup Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego)
- Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Kelvin Pires (SJK)
- Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Yannick Semedo (Farense)
- Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Tavares (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir)
The Hard Rock Stadium is set for Argentina vs Cape Verde
Argentina’s official starting lineup against Cape Verde
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Cape Verde official starting lineup against Argentina
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World Cup Round of 32
🇦🇷 Argentina – Cape Verde 🇨🇻
Date: Friday, 3 July 2026
Kick-off time: 3:00 PM Pacific Time
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, FL
Referee: Drew Fischer CAN
Assistant Referee 1: Micheal Barwegen CAN
Assistant Referee 2: Lyes Arfa CAN
Fourth Official: Katia Garcia MEX
Reserve AR: Sandra Ramirez MEX
Video Assistant Referee: Aramando Villarreal USA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Ivan Bebek CRO
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 :Tatiana Guzman NCA