Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

Argentina face Cape Verde in the World Cup 2026 last 32, with Lionel Messi set to play his 30th World Cup match, extending his record as the men's player with the most World Cup appearances. Messi will partner Lautaro Martinez in attack, while Julian Alvarez drops to the bench. For Cape Verde, injured midfielder Telmo Arcanjo starts on the bench, with Sidny Lopes Cabral returning from suspension to play at left-back.