Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Updates: Lionel Messi with a shot off target and a free-kick early in the game as Argentina take on a defensively resolute Cape Verde in a classic David versus Goliath encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 stage, in Miami. Defending champions Argentina won all three of their group games en route to the Round of 32. Argentina captain Lionel Messi is one goal away from becoming the first player ever to score 20 World Cup goals. Cape Verde is the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout rounds. All eyes will be on 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, as he face Messi and co. (MATCH CENTRE LIVE)