{"id":776119,"date":"2026-07-03T08:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/776119\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:52:08","slug":"argentina-vs-cape-verde-projected-lineups-starting-11-for-world-cup-round-of-32-game-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/776119\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina vs. Cape Verde projected lineups, starting 11 for World Cup Round of 32 game in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

Argentina take on Cape Verde in Miami in a World Cup<\/a> Round of 32 match that pits the defending champions against the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage.<\/p>\n

Lionel Scaloni’s side swept Group J with three wins from three<\/a>, beating Algeria 3-0, Austria 2-0 and Jordan 3-1. Lionel Messi, in what is expected to be his final World Cup, sits among the tournament’s top scorers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cape Verde reached the last 32 without winning a game, drawing all three group matches, 0-0 with Spain, 2-2 with Uruguay and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, to finish second in Group H on the back of their defensive discipline. Argentina are overwhelming favourites, but the Blue Sharks have conceded just twice all tournament and will look to frustrate.<\/p>\n

Here is how we expect the teams to line up.<\/p>\n

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Argentina projected starting 11<\/p>\n

(4-4-2, right to left): 23. E. Martinez (GK) \u2014 26. N. Molina, 13. C. Romero, 6. Li. Martinez, 25. F. Medina \u2014 7. R. De Paul, 24. E. Fernandez, 20. A. Mac Allister, 16. T. Almada \u2014 10. L. Messi, 22. La. Martinez<\/p>\n

Injured: NoneSuspended: None<\/p>\n

Scaloni has a fully fit squad and will likely restore his first-choice lineup.<\/p>\n

Emiliano Martinez continues in goal behind a back four that should see the returns of Lisandro Martinez\u00a0and Facundo Medina.<\/p>\n

The front line is the pick of the tournament, with Messi supported by Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez offering another option. Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister will\u00a0 control the midfield.<\/p>\n

Cape Verde projected starting 11<\/p>\n

(4-3-3, right to left): 1. Vozinha (GK) \u2014 25. K. Pires, 4. R. Lopes, 5. L. Costa, 2. Stopira \u2014 7. J. Cabral, 6. K. Pina, 14. D. Duarte \u2014 11. G. Rodrigues, 9. Benchimol, 10. J. Monteiro<\/p>\n

Injured: T. Acanjo (muscle, doubt)Suspended:\u00a0None<\/p>\n

Bubista’s side have no injury concerns aside from a muscle complaint for Telmo Acanjo.<\/p>\n

They are expected to set up to defend deep and counter. Captain and centre-back Roberto “Pico” Lopes anchors a back line that has conceded just twice at the tournament. Kevin Pina provides the midfield shield in front of the defence, with Benchimol leading the line and Jovane Cabral, Garry Rodrigues and Jamiro Monteiro tasked with carrying the rare Cape Verde break.<\/p>\n

Argentina vs. Cape Verde predictions, betting odds<\/p>\n

The gulf in quality is vast. Cape Verde’s blocks-and-goalkeeper plan has carried them further than anyone expected, but Messi and Argentina’s front line should have far too much for the debutants over 90 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Score prediction: Argentina 3-0\u00a0Cape VerdeArgentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup rosters<\/p>\n

Here are the names on the\u00a0Argentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup rosters, as named for the 2026 tournament.<\/p>\n

Argentina World Cup roster<\/p>\n

Head coach:\u00a0Lionel Scaloni<\/p>\n

PosNo.NameClubAgeCapsGK23Emiliano MartinezAston Villa (Premier League, England)3359GK1Juan MussoAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)323GK12Geronimo RulliMarseille (Ligue 1, France)347DEF6Lisandro MartinezManchester United (Premier League, England)2826DEF25Facundo MedinaLens (Ligue 1, France)277DEF26Nahuel MolinaAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2858DEF4Gonzalo MontielRiver Plate (Primera Liga, Argentina)2938DEF19Nicolas OtamendiBenfica (Primeira Liga, Portugal)38130DEF13Cristian RomeroTottenham Hotspur (Premier League, England)2849DEF2Marcos SenesiTottenham (Premier League, England)293DEF3Nicolas TagliaficoLyon (Ligue 1, France)3375MID8Valentin BarcoStrasbourg (Ligue 1, France)212MID7Rodrigo De PaulInter Miami (MLS, United States)3285MID24Enzo FernandezChelsea (Premier League, England)2540MID11Giovani Lo CelsoReal Betis (La Liga, Spain)3065MID20Alexis Mac AllisterLiverpool (Premier League, England)2744MID14Exequiel PalaciosBayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga, Germany)2738MID5Leandro ParedesBoca Juniors (Primera Liga, Argentina)3177MID18Nico PazComo (Serie A, Italy)218FWD16Thiago AlmadaAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2514FWD9Julian AlvarezAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2651FWD15Nicolas GonzalezJuventus (Serie A, Italy)2850FWD21Jose LopezPalmeiras (Brasileirao, Brazil)253FWD22Lautaro MartinezInter Milan (Serie A, Italy)2875FWD10Lionel MessiInter Miami (MLS, United States)38198FWD17Giuliano SimeoneAtletico Madrid (La Liga, Spain)2311Cape Verde World Cup roster<\/p>\n

Head coach:\u00a0Pedro Leitao “Bubista” Brito<\/p>\n

PositionNo.PlayerClubAgeCapsGK23CJ dos SantosSan Diego FC (MLS, United States)251GK12Marcio RosaMontana (Second League, Bulgaria)2910GK1VozinhaChaves (Liga 2, Portugal)3986DEF13Sidny Lopes CabralBenfica (Primeira Liga, Portugal)229DEF5Logan CostaVillarreal (La Liga, Spain)2527DEF3DineyAl Bataeh (Pro League, UAE)3130DEF22Steven MoreiraColumbus Crew (MLS, United States)3119DEF8Joao PauloFCSB (Liga 1, Romania)2841DEF4PicoShamrock Rovers (Premier Division, Rep. of Ireland)3345DEF24Wagner PinaTrabzonspor (Super Lig, Turkey)2313DEF25Kelvin PiresSJK (Veikkausliiga, Finland)255MID18Telmo ArcanjoVitoria de Guimaraes (Primeira Liga, Portugal)2415MID14Deroy DuarteLudogorets Razgrad (First League, Bulgaria)2630MID15Laros DuartePuskas Akademia (NB1, Hungary)2913MID10Jamiro MonteiroPEC Zwolle (Eredivisie, Netherlands)3254MID6Kevin PinaKrasnodar (Premier League, Russia)2931MID16Yannick SemedoFarense (Liga 2, Portugal)3010FWD9BenchimolAkron Tolyatti (Premier League, Russia)2422FWD7Jovane CabralEstrela Amadora (Primeira Liga, Portugal)2726FWD21Nuno da CostaIstanbul Basaksehir (Super Lig, Turkey)358FWD19Dailon LivramentoCasa Pia (Primeira Liga, Portugal)2521FWD20Ryan MendesIgdir (TFF 1 Lig, Turkey)3697FWD11Garry RodriguesApollon Limassol (First Division, Cyprus)3559FWD17Willy\u00a0 SemedoOmonia Nicosia (First Division, Cyprus)3237FWD26Helio VarelaMaccabi Tel Aviv (Premier League, Israel)2420<\/p>\n

Where to watch Argentina vs. Cape Verde<\/p>\n

\u00a0TV channel: FoxLive stream: fubo<\/a>,\u00a0Fox One, Fox Sports app\/website<\/p>\n

This match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.<\/p>\n

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo<\/a>, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fubo<\/a> offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)<\/p>\n

Here is how to watch the match in some of the other major territories:<\/p>\n

RegionTVStreamingCanadaTSN1, TSN4, RDSTSN+, RDS appUKITV1, STV ScotlandITVX, STV PlayerAustraliaSBSSBS On DemandIndiaUnite8 Sports 1, 2ZEE5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Argentina take on Cape Verde in Miami in a World Cup Round of 32 match that pits the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":776120,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[563],"tags":[64,63,596,85],"class_list":["post-776119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-football","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/776119","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=776119"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/776119\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/776120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=776119"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=776119"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=776119"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}