They play the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Argentina faces Cape Verde on the court of Miami Stadiummatch to be played on Friday, July 3 at 4:00 p.m., CDMX time.

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Directed by Lionel Scaloni and led by Lionel Messi, The Albiceleste seeks a pass to the next round in a competition in which they are defending the championship obtained in Qatar 2022.

Arbitration body for Argentina vs Cape Verde

For the duel in Miami Stadium, Argentina vs Cape Verdethere is already a defined referee body with the presence of two Mexican whistlers. As fourth officer she appears Katia Itzel. For its part, Sandra Ramirez It is the reserve of the attendees.

In the center of the field, Drew Fischer He is the central referee of the match along with Micheal Barwegen and Lyes Arfa as assistants, all three of Canadian nationality.

Throughout the present FIFA World Cup 2026™, Lionel Messi He is the top scorer of the competition with six goals after the Group Phaseinstance in which Argentina he had a perfect step when beating Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

The winner of the key between Argentina and Cape Verde will face in 8th round to the winner of the duel between Australia and Egypt.

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