India, July 4 -- Argentina will look to extend their winning run when they clash against Cape Verde in their first knockout fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Islanders have impressed in their debut campaign, securing three draws from a group that featured Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. Argentina, meanwhile, dominated all of their group-stage games, with Lionel Messi leading the charge, scoring six goals. The Argentina captain would be determined to continue in the same momentum and confirm their spot in the last 16.

Cape Verde could stun the Argentines with their team effort. They garnered praise for their defensive quality, with goalkeeper Vozinha hitting the headlines for his heroic saves across matches. Cape Verde will aim to ...