Argentina vs Cape Verde live updates: Messi set to start today’s 2026 World Cup knockout match

Hello and welcome to our continuing coverage of what has been a fantastic 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup so far — and there is still so much football to come.

That continues today with a David vs Goliath match-up as debutants Cape Verde take on defending champions Argentina in the round of 32.

Can one of the smallest nations in this tournament knock out the holders of the World Cup? We will find out in a few hours!

So stick with us for all the build-up, team news, analysis, match action and reaction from Hard Rock Stadium.