How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde

Argentina vs Cape Verde Kick-Off time: Friday, July 3 | 11pm BST / 6pm ET / 8am AEST (Sat)

Watch free on ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil)

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Two teams writing two very different fairytales meet in Miami as Argentina take on Cape Verde in the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and you can live stream the game around the world for free.

Argentina were one of just three sides to emerge from the group stage with a 100 per cent record, thanks largely to talisman Lionel Messi. The forward scored six goals across the holders' three games and became the first man to find the net in seven successive World Cup matches. The 39-year-old will fancy adding to that tally in the city in which he plays his club football. The crowd will be overwhelmingly pro-Argentina (or simply pro-Messi) as the Albiceleste skipper continues his bid to retain the trophy on 'home' turf.

Cape Verde have been the tournament's feel-good story, drawing all three games in Group H to become the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage of a World Cup. The Blue Sharks, marshaled by their 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, sealed their last-32 place with their second 0-0 draw in three matches, against Saudi Arabia, and have already held European champions Spain to a stalemate. A win for this nation of just 530,000 people would be the greatest World Cup shock ever.

So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde for free

Argentina vs Cape Verde is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.

🇬🇧 UK: ITV (English commentary)

🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)

🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)

🇦🇷 Argentina: TV Publica

🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / VRT

🇨🇻 Cape Verde: TCV

🇫🇷 France: M6

🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)

🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS

🇪🇸 Spain: RTVE

🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play

🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT

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Use a VPN to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde live streams

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How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde in the US

US viewers can watch Argentina vs Cape Verde on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish comms).

You can watch every World Cup game on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.

Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Argentina vs Cape Verde on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock as well.

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How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde in the UK

UK customers are in luck as they can stream Argentina vs Cape Verde for free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.

You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).

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How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde in Australia

Argentina vs Cape Verde will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.

The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.

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How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde in Canada

In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Argentina vs Cape Verde.

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Argentina vs Cape Verde: Match Information

What time does Argentina vs Cape Verde start?

Argentina vs Cape Verde kicks off at 11pm BST / 6pm ET on Friday, July 3. That's 8am AEST on Saturday, July 4 in Australia.

What are the squads for Argentina vs Cape Verde?

Argentina

Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).

Defenders: Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).

Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (River Plate), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).

Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan).

Cape Verde

Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Marcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego).

Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), Joao Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Kelvin Pires (SJK).

Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitoria Guimaraes), Laros Duarte (Puskas Akademia), Yannick Semedo (Farense).

Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Igdir), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Tavares (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Helio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Nuno da Costa (Istanbul Basaksehir).

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Argentina vs Cape Verde: Road to the last 32Stage

Argentina

Cape Verde

Group stage

Group J: 1st, 9 points

Group H: 2nd, 3 points

Can I watch Argentina vs Cape Verde on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

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James Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working across several of Future’s brands, most notably FourFourTwo. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.