The Argentine men’s national football team is set to take on Cape Verde on Friday, aiming to reach the World Cup 2026 round of 16. The match is set to be played at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Argentina time.
After a stellar group stage that saw the Albiceleste storm to the group top spot with three wins, eight goals scored and just one conceded, head coach Lionel Scaloni’s team goes into the knockout stage in good spirits.
“We’re feeling positive after winning the first three games, mainly because we’ve been able to have everyone play,” Scaloni said in his press conference after Argentina beat Jordan 3-1.
Scaloni added he’d “be lying” if he said that Cape Verde isn’t a good team that will give Argentina a tough time.
“In this World Cup, we’ve seen that you have to be careful,” he added. “They’re a good team that can play fast and has some good players. Some people may underestimate them, but I can assure you they’re a good team.”
