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Cape Verde Dreams Big Against Argentina
4 Jul
Summary
- Cape Verde coach calls facing Argentina a dream match.
- Defender hails playing Lionel Messi as a childhood dream.
- Cape Verde remains unbeaten entering the knockout stage.
Defending champions Argentina will face tournament debutants Cape Verde in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match. Cape Verde's coach, Bubista, described the opportunity to play Argentina as a dream for the entire nation, emphasizing a strong connection and the chance to reward his players and people.
Defender Diney Borges shared the sentiment, calling the prospect of playing Lionel Messi a childhood dream. Cape Verde has already been a fairy-tale story of the tournament, remaining unbeaten in the group stage and stunning opponents like Spain and Uruguay.
The match is scheduled for July 4th at Miami Stadium in the United States, with a kick-off time of 3:30 AM IST. While Argentina is the overwhelming favorite with an 82% win probability, Cape Verde's resilience and past upsets suggest that an upset is possible. The predicted score is Argentina 3-1 Cape Verde.
