Argentina beat Cabo Verde on July 3, 2026, in Miami to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Left-back Nicolás Tagliafico made clear afterward that the defending champions aren’t taking anything for granted, noting that Cabo Verde’s disciplined defense forced Argentina to dig deeper than expected.
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Argentina is the defending champion, Lionel Messi scored an early goal against Cabo Verde to put the match away, and the tournament is being played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Cabo Verde earned its spot in the round of 32 after a genuinely impressive group stage that included difficult matches against Spain and Uruguay. Tagliafico specifically praised their defensive structure.
