Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands

World Cup · Round of 32

Kickwise AI before kickoff: Argentina (82%)Final 3-2Correct

Argentina

3-2

Cape Verde Islands

World Cup · Round of 32

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Match summary

Half time1-0

Full time3-2

Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2. Argentina led 1-0 at half time.

Match timeline

Argentina

Cape Verde Islands

0′45′90′120′

How the goals came

1-0L. Messi29′
1-1D. Duarte59′
2-1L. Martinez92′
2-2S. Lopes Cabral103′
3-2D. Borges (o.g.)111′

L. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, set up by L. Martinez (29′). D. Duarte levelled for Cape Verde Islands, set up by R. Mendes (59′). L. Martinez put Argentina ahead, set up by A. Mac Allister (92′). S. Lopes Cabral levelled for Cape Verde Islands, set up by Y. Semedo (103′). An own goal by D. Borges made it 3-2 (111′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Argentina 1, Cape Verde Islands 1.

In numbers

ArgentinaCape Verde Islands

64%Possession36%

22Shots16

10Shots on target5

8Corners8

2.16Expected goals (xG)0.45

Argentina had 64% of the ball. Shots: Argentina 22 (10 on target), Cape Verde Islands 16 (5). Expected goals (xG): Argentina 2.16, Cape Verde Islands 0.45. Top rated: Lionel Messi (Argentina), 9.3.

Kickwise AI before kickoff

Argentina: 82%
Draw before penalties: 12%
Cape Verde Islands: 6%

With the confirmed lineups.

The AI's pick: Argentina (high confidence). Final 3-2. Correct

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Match facts

Competition: World Cup · Round of 32
Kickoff: Fri, Jul 3, 22:00 UTC
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Referee: Drew Fischer, Canada
Goals: Argentina: L. Messi 29′, L. Martinez 92′, D. Borges (o.g.) 111′
Cape Verde Islands: D. Duarte 59′, S. Lopes Cabral 103′

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Questions and answers

Who won Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2. L. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in the 29th minute.

Who scored in Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

Argentina: L. Messi 29′, L. Martinez 92′, D. Borges (o.g.) 111′. Cape Verde Islands: D. Duarte 59′, S. Lopes Cabral 103′.

Did the AI predict Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands correctly?

Before kickoff the Kickwise AI gave Argentina 82%, the draw 12% and Cape Verde Islands 6%, and picked Argentina. The final score was 3-2, so the pick was right.

What were the key stats of Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

Argentina had 64% of the ball. Shots: Argentina 22 (10 on target), Cape Verde Islands 16 (5). Expected goals (xG): Argentina 2.16, Cape Verde Islands 0.45. Corners: Argentina 8, Cape Verde Islands 8.

Who was the best player in Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

Top rated: Lionel Messi (Argentina), 9.3. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands played?

Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands was played on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Competition: World Cup, Round of 32.

Who started for Argentina and Cape Verde Islands?

Argentina (4-4-2, coach Lionel Scaloni): E. Martinez, N. Molina, C. Romero, L. Martinez, F. Medina, R. de Paul, A. Mac Allister, E. Fernandez, T. Almada, L. Messi, L. Martinez. Cape Verde Islands (4-1-4-1, coach Pedro Leitao Brito): Vozinha, S. Moreira, R. Lopes, D. Borges, S. Lopes Cabral, K. Lenini, R. Mendes, L. Duarte, D. Duarte, J. Cabral, N. Da Costa.

Who refereed Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands?

Drew Fischer, Canada was the referee.