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Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Cape Verde.

A 39-year-old Lionel Messi is showing no signs of slowing down. Can Cabo Verde stop him and shock the world? Watch the Argentina vs. Cabo Verde knockout game using a streaming service or VPN to find out.

Argentina and Cape Verde meet in the World Cup Round of 32 in Miami, with the winner moving on to face the Australia-Egypt winner in the Round of 16. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch

Reigning champions Argentina narrowly avoided one of the all-time great upsets as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in one of the best matches in recent World Cup history. Sidny Lopes Cabral scored a remarkable goal-of-the-tournament contender when he curled a shot past Emiliano Martinez to draw Cape Verde level after Lisandro Martinez’s strike in extra time.

Algeria are chasing their first-ever knockout win at the World Cup, while Switzerland are hoping for their fifth round of 16 berth in the last six World Cups

Messi is in town.

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the 2026 World Cup as the Round of 16 begins.