The Argentina national team faces Cabo Verde in the 2026 World Cup with Canadian referee Drew Fischer, who has already officiated Leo Messi's matches in the MLS.
Drew Fischer is a FIFA international referee since 2015 and has gained experience in CONCACAF tournaments at both club and national team levels.
Fischer has already refereed Messi's matches in the MLS, including a match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal in May 2024, where he applied a new regulation that angered Messi.
Argentina looks to continue its 3-game winning streak, after having beaten Angola 0-2 on November 14, 2025. Their recent form is as follows:
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Angola 0-2 Argentina |
| 3W-0D-0L (WWW) |
The Argentine team is on a good streak and looks to continue adding victories in the 2026 World Cup. With referee Drew Fischer, who already knows Messi, the match promises to be exciting.
