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The Argentina national team will face Cape Verde on Friday, July 3, in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. After the win against Jordan, Scaloni's team seeks its fourth win in the tournament.
What happened in the previous match?
The Argentina national team defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and closed the group stage of the 2026 World Cup with three wins in three games. Lionel Messi came on in the second half and scored a great free-kick goal.
What is Messi's record?
The Argentina national team has a historical record in the World Cups, and Lionel Messi is the absolute leader with 19 goals. His closest rival is Mbappe with 16.
What comes next?
If Scaloni's team achieves a win against Cape Verde, they will face Australia or Egypt in the quarterfinals. Then in the quarterfinals, they will face teams like Switzerland or Colombia. Also, Algeria or Ghana. In the semifinals, Brazil or England.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Angola - Argentina | 0-2 |
The Argentina national team will travel to Miami on Wednesday afternoon for the match against Cape Verde on Friday, after training in Kansas City in the morning. In Miami, they will stay at the The Dalmar hotel in Fort Lauderdale. With a streak of three consecutive wins, Scaloni's team faces a significant challenge in the 2026 World Cup.
