Defending Champions Argentina Reach Round of 16 with Hard-Fought Win Over Cape Verde

Defending champions Argentina secured a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, booking their place in the Round of 16.

In an intense match played at Miami Stadium, Argentina overcame a determined Cape Verde side to advance to the next stage of the tournament.

Despite facing strong resistance throughout the match, the reigning world champions managed to edge past Cape Verde with a 3–2 scoreline, keeping their title defense alive and securing a spot among the tournament’s final 16 teams.