The Argentina national team is looking for their eleventh appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals. If they beat Cape Verde, Argentina will close in on Brazil in the ranking of appearances in this instance.

What happens if Argentina beats Cape Verde?

A win over Cape Verde would allow Argentina to add their eleventh appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals. This would put them in second place in the ranking, behind Brazil, which has 13 appearances.

What is the current ranking?

The current ranking of appearances in the World Cup quarterfinals is as follows: | Team | Appearances | | --- | --- | | Brazil | 13 | | Argentina | 10 | | Spain | 10 | | Germany | 10 |

Which teams have already secured their place in the quarterfinals?

The following teams have already secured their place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup: Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Canada, France, Norway, Mexico, England, United States, and Belgium.

The Argentina national team will face Cape Verde this Friday, July 3 at 7:00 PM in Miami for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. With a streak of 3 consecutive wins, Argentina is looking to move forward in the tournament. Their last result was a 2-0 win over Angola on November 14, 2025.