Argentina vs Cabo Verde Live score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Defending champions Argentina face fairytale debutants Cape Verde in blockbuster R32 clash – The Tech Word News

The rosters are officially here at Miami Stadium and both managers have been throwing some massive balls ahead of this Round of 32 showdown!

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has completely transformed the depth of his squad nine extensive changes to the side that ended the group stage against Jordan. The big news, though, is exactly what the Miami crowd came to see — the captain Lionel Messi after being rested, he reclaimed his throne in the starting XI. He is flanked by Lautaro Martínez and Thiago Almada in a deadly looking front line.

On the other side of the trenches, not even the head of Cape Verde Bubista is sitting defensively. He did five bold changes to a setup that earned a historic draw against Saudi Arabia. Dynamic options like Steven Moreira, Sidny Cabral, Laros Duarte, Nuno da Costa and Jovane Cabral all march into the XI as the ultimate underdogs look to pull off a historic heist.

Here’s how the two teams lined up for this epic knockout game:

Argentina – starting eleven (4-1-2-3):

• Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez

• Defenders: Facundo Medina, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina

• Midfielders: Alexis McAllister, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul

• Forwards: Thiago Almada, Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi (C)

Cape Verde starting eleven (4-1-4-1):

• Keeper: Voice

• Defenders: Starring Sidney Cabral, Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes, Steven Moreira

• Defensive midfielder: Kevin Pina

• Midfielders: Ryan Mendes, Deroy Duarte, Laros Duarte, Jovane Cabral

• Striker: Nuno da Costa