Round of 32
Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands
Prediction, head-to-head and team comparison · FIFA World Cup 2026.
World Cup 2026 · Round of 32
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What's at stake
Round of 32 · FIFA World Cup 2026.
⚡ Knockout match — the winner advances to the Round of 16; the loser is eliminated. If still level after 90 minutes, it goes to extra time and, if needed, a penalty shootout.
Match Preview
Argentina (1st, 6 pts in Group J) take on Cape Verde Islands (2nd, 3 pts) in Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. With the group stage reaching its decisive phase, the outcome will have major consequences for qualification. Our model gives Argentina a 50% chance of winning — see the prediction below. One to watch: L. Messi (3 goals) for Argentina.
Match prediction
Argentina
50%
Draw
50%
Cape Verde Islands
0%
Our read
Combo Double chance : Argentina or draw and -3.5 goals
Team comparison
67%Form33%
71%Attack29%
100%Defence0%
100%Poisson0%
69%Overall31%
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