India, July 3 -- Lionel Messi's Argentina Set for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Clash: Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina return to FIFA World Cup 2026 action as they take on tournament debutants Cape Verde in a Round of 32 knockout match on Friday, July 3, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Argentina topped Group J after beating Jordan in their final group-stage fixture, while Cape Verde created history by reaching the knockout rounds on their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance after finishing second in Group H without losing a match.Argentina remain one of the favourites to retain the World Cup title under Lionel Scaloni, with Messi expected to lead the attack alongside Lautaro Martinez. Cape Verde, meanwhile, will ...