Argentina will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a matchup that pairs the tournament’s defending champions against a team making its first-ever appearance in the knockout stage.
FIFA appointed Kraken as the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 World Cup on June 9, 2026. It marks the first time a cryptocurrency exchange has held such a role at a World Cup.
Cape Verde’s Cinderella run meets FIFA’s crypto ambitions
The 2026 World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, features an expanded 48-team format, up from the previous 32.
The island nation advanced from Group H, a group that included Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde secured their passage with draws against both Uruguay and Spain.
