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.

Who is Drew Fischer?

Drew Fischer is a FIFA international referee since 2015 and has gained experience in CONCACAF tournaments at both club and national team levels.

What happened between Messi and Fischer?

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.

What can we expect from the match?

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.