World Cup
Argentina vs Cape Verde
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 - 23:00 (UK Time)
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Argentina vs Cape Verde Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Argentina begins the defence of its FIFA World Cup crown with a Round of 32 showdown against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
La Albiceleste dominated Group J, collecting the maximum nine points, while World Cup debutants Cape Verde made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to reach the knockout stage after an unbeaten Group H campaign.
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Prediction for Argentina vs Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup
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Eagle Predict Prediction
Handicap: Argentina -1.5
Last updated on 30-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Argentina are the favourites to win, with 81% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Argentina vs Cape Verde
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 03/07/2026
🕐 Time: 23:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
Argentina in the 2026 World Cup
Argentina come into this match with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Argentina:
World Cup campaign
3 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 3 point(s) per match
8 goals scored in the World Cup (2.67 per match)
1 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.33 per match)
Argentina in 2026:
19 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Lionel Messi with 8 goal(s)
Assists: Exequiel Palacios with 3 assists
Latest results for Argentina
27/06/2026 22:00
22/06/2026 13:00
16/06/2026 21:00
09/06/2026 21:00
06/06/2026 20:00
Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup
Cape Verde come into this clash with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Cape Verde have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
0 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 1 point(s) per match
2 goals scored in the World Cup (0.67 per match)
2 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.67 per match)
Cape Verde in 2026
9 win(s), 6 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Dailon Rocha Livramento do Rosario with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Kevin Lenini with 2 assists
Latest results for Cape Verde
26/06/2026 20:00
21/06/2026 18:00
15/06/2026 12:00
06/06/2026 16:00
31/05/2026 11:00
Argentina vs Cape Verde: head-to-head history
Argentina and Cape Verde do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Argentina vs Cape Verde
Check the probable lineups below for the Argentina vs Cape Verde prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina Projected XI: Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez
Cape Verde Projected XI: Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Logan Costa, Roberto Lopes, João Paulo, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Patrick Andrade, Ryan Mendes, Bebé, Helio Varela
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Argentina vs Cape Verde:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
Our analysis of Argentina vs Cape Verde suggests there is good value in the corners market.
With low attacking activity expected from both sides, our best betting tip is under 9.5 corners. If the total stays at 9 or fewer, you will win your bet.
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Stats
The statistics for Argentina vs Cape Verde that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.17
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
33%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 55%
Cards
2
League: 2.72
Corners
6
League: 8.94
Home Team
Argentina
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.29 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
0.74 | 0.84 | 0.56 |
Away Team
Cape Verde
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.05 | 1.45 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 0.96 | 2.5 |
Corners
5.33 / Match
+106% Corners / Match
Cape Verde received +106% more corners than Argentina in the World Cup
11 / Match
Jordan
(6)
Austria
(1)
Algeria
(2)(4)
Saudi Arabia
(4)
Uruguay
(1)
Spain
Cards
0.67 / Match
+99% Cards / Match
Cape Verde received +99% more cards than Argentina in the World Cup
1.33 / Match
Jordan
(0)
Austria
(2)
Algeria
(0)(1)
Saudi Arabia
(2)
Uruguay
(1)
Spain
Goals Scored
2.67 / Match
+299%
Argentina is +299% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Jordan
(3)
Austria
(2)
Algeria
(3)(0)
Saudi Arabia
(2)
Uruguay
(0)
Spain
Goals Conceded
0.33 / Match
+51%
Cape Verde condeded +51% more goals than Argentina
0.67 / Match
Jordan
(1)
Austria
(0)
Algeria
(0)(0)
Saudi Arabia
(2)
Uruguay
(0)
Spain
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Africa
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
South Korea
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Algeria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Portugal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Congo DR
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Croatia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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