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← Today’s Football Tips 04.07.2026 · 01:00
World Cup logo WorldWorld Cup
Argentina logo
Argentina
WWW
3-2Full time
Cape Verde Islands logo
Cape Verde Islands
DDD
VenueHard Rock StadiumSeason2026RoundRound of 32
Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Argentina

WWW

Last 6: 13 goals scored, 6 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

Cape Verde Islands

DDD

Last 6: 9 goals scored, 3 conceded, 4 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Lionel Scaloni ▦Formation4-4-2 11Starting XI11 players
Emiliano Martínez 23 Emiliano Martínez
Facundo Medina 25 Facundo Medina
Lisandro Martínez 6 Lisandro Martínez
Cristian Romero 13 Cristian Romero
Nahuel Molina 26 Nahuel Molina
Thiago Almada 16 Thiago Almada
Enzo Fernández 24 Enzo Fernández
Alexis Mac Allister 20 Alexis Mac Allister
Rodrigo De Paul 7 Rodrigo De Paul
Lautaro Martínez 22 Lautaro Martínez
Lionel Messi 10 Lionel Messi
Emiliano Martínez G · #23
Nahuel Molina D · #26
Cristian Romero D · #13
Lisandro Martínez D · #6
Facundo Medina D · #25
Rodrigo De Paul M · #7
Alexis Mac Allister M · #20
Enzo Fernández M · #24
Thiago Almada M · #16
Lionel Messi F · #10
Lautaro Martínez F · #22
Bench

Substitutes

Nicolás González#15 · F
Julián Alvarez#9 · F
Leandro Paredes#5 · M
Nicolás Tagliafico#3 · D
Gonzalo Montiel#4 · D
Gerónimo Rulli#12 · G
Juan Musso#1 · G
Marcos Senesi#2 · D
Nicolás Otamendi#19 · D
Exequiel Palacios#14 · M
Giovani Lo Celso#11 · M
Giuliano Simeone#17 · F
Nico Paz#18 · F
Valentín Barco#8 · M
José Manuel López#21 · F
Coach Pedro Leitao Brito ▦Formation4-1-4-1 11Starting XI11 players
Vozinha 1 Vozinha
Sidny Lopes Cabral 13 Sidny Lopes Cabral
Diney Borges 3 Diney Borges
Pico 4 Pico
Steven Moreira 22 Steven Moreira
Kevin Lenini 6 Kevin Lenini
Jovane Cabral 7 Jovane Cabral
Deroy Duarte 14 Deroy Duarte
Laros Duarte 15 Laros Duarte
Ryan Mendes 20 Ryan Mendes
Nuno Da Costa 21 Nuno Da Costa
Vozinha G · #1
Steven Moreira D · #22
Pico D · #4
Diney Borges D · #3
Sidny Lopes Cabral D · #13
Kevin Lenini M · #6
Ryan Mendes M · #20
Laros Duarte M · #15
Deroy Duarte M · #14
Jovane Cabral M · #7
Nuno Da Costa F · #21
Bench

Substitutes

Jamiro Monteiro#10 · M
Dailon Rocha Livramento#19 · F
Hélio Varela#26 · F
Willy Semedo#17 · F
Yannick Semedo#16 · M
Gilson Tavares#9 · F
CJ Dos Santos#23 · G
Márcio Rosa#12 · G
Logan Costa#5 · D
Kelvin Pires#25 · D
Stopira#2 · D
Wagner Pina#24 · D
Garry Rodrigues#11 · F
João Paulo#8 · M
Telmo Arcanjo#18 · M
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • Argentina are unbeaten in their last 3 matches on record.
  • Argentina have won 3 in a row.
  • Cape Verde Islands are unbeaten in their last 3 matches on record.
  • Cape Verde Islands have drawn 3 in a row.
Match statistics

Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands

64%Ball Possession36%
22Total Shots16
10Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal5
7Blocked Shots6
15Shots inside box6
7Shots outside box10
8Corner Kicks8
3Offsides2
13Fouls12
1Yellow Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves8
849Total passes476
779Passes accurate408
92%Passes %86%
2.16Expected goals0.45
-0.60goals_prevented-0.60
Match events

Timeline

  1. 29'⚽Lionel MessiGoal · Lisandro Martínez
  2. HT · 1-0
  3. 59'⚽Deroy DuarteGoal · Ryan Mendes
  4. 63'↔Thiago AlmadaSubstitution · Nicolás González
  5. 63'↔Lautaro MartínezSubstitution · Julián Alvarez
  6. 67'↔Nuno Da CostaSubstitution · Dailon Rocha Livramento
  7. 67'↔Laros DuarteSubstitution · Jamiro Monteiro
  8. 68'🟨Kevin LeniniYellow card
  9. 80'↔Jovane CabralSubstitution · Hélio Varela
  10. 80'↔Ryan MendesSubstitution · Willy Semedo
  11. 84'↔Rodrigo De PaulSubstitution · Leandro Paredes
  12. 86'↔Facundo MedinaSubstitution · Nicolás Tagliafico
  13. FT · 3-2
  14. 93'⚽Lisandro MartínezGoal · Alexis Mac Allister
  15. 100'↔Kevin LeniniSubstitution · Gilson Tavares
  16. 100'↔Deroy DuarteSubstitution · Yannick Semedo
  17. 103'⚽Sidny Lopes CabralGoal
  18. 104'↔Nahuel MolinaSubstitution · Gonzalo Montiel
  19. 111'⚽Diney BorgesOwn goal
  20. 115'🟨Gonzalo MontielYellow card
  21. AET · 3-2
Player ratings

Top performers

Lionel MessiLionel Messi120 minutes9.3
Lisandro MartínezLisandro Martínez120 minutes9.2
VozinhaVozinha120 minutes8.5
Rodrigo De PaulRodrigo De Paul84 minutes7.6
Sidny Lopes CabralSidny Lopes Cabral120 minutes7.3
Cristian RomeroCristian Romero120 minutes7.2
Leandro ParedesLeandro Paredes36 minutes7.2
Deroy DuarteDeroy Duarte100 minutes7.2
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands prediction FAQs

1 The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.