The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, hosts an anticipated match between Argentina and Cape Verde in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.

The current edition of the World Cup is being held for the first time in history under a joint hosting system, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico as hosts.

The Argentine national team secured its place in the round of 32 after topping Group 10 with a perfect record, achieving three consecutive victories against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, confirming its readiness to compete for the title.

In contrast, Cape Verde grabbed attention by achieving a historic feat of qualifying for the knockout stages in its first World Cup participation, after finishing second in Group 8 following draws with Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.

Before the anticipated match, the specialized statistics network 'WhoScored' revealed a remarkable figure reflecting the African team's attacking boldness, indicating that Cape Verde created 22 clear-cut chances during its campaign so far, compared to only 19 for the Argentine team.