Live: Messi and Argentina in World Cup action again against Cabo Verde

Lionel Messi's sensational World Cup will continue as his Argentina faces Cabo Verde, before Colombia battles Ghana.

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Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 7:53am

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Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 8:08am

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 8:08am

7' Even start to the game

By David Hirst

Cabo Verde don't look overawed at all.

Lionel Messi yet to get in the game.

Cabo Verde defending well and have made a few darts forward.

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 8:01am

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 8:01am

Off we go in Miami!

By David Hirst

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 7:53am

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 7:53am

Here come the players!

By David Hirst

Cabo Verde has been one of the stores of the World Cup.

They got a 0-0 draw against Spain in their very first World Cup match and here they are in the knockout stages against the holders.

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 7:49am

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 7:49am

David vs Goliath clash in Miami

By David Hirst

What a heartbreaking end to the Socceroos' World Cup campaign.

Egypt makes it through to the last 16.

Up next, we find out who they will play as Argentina takes on Cabo Verde.

It's a real David vs Goliath clash.

My name is David Hirst and I'll be taking you through all the action in Miami.

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Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 7:49am

Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 7:49am

Team news: Argentina vs Cabo Verde

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