Argentina vs. Cape Verde: Kickoff Time, TV Channel and Live Stream Details for World Cup 2026

The world’s attention turns to the match between Argentina and Cape Verde this Friday as they battle in the knockout stage of the World Cup. After the group games wrapped up, it’s now do or die for these teams. Lionel Messi's squad has been strong so far, keeping clean sheets against Austria and Algeria and conceding just once while beating Jordan. If Argentina maintains this form, they could be on their way to defending their title.

When Does Argentina vs. Cape Verde Start?

The match is scheduled for Friday, July 3, with kickoff at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Here’s how the kickoff time converts across US time zones:

• Eastern Time: 6 p.m.
• Central Time: 5 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 4 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 3 p.m.

Where to Watch Argentina vs. Cape Verde

FOX will air the match live across the United States. Fans can also stream the game on platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. For those interested in streaming, fubo offers a free trial for new users, letting viewers watch ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more than 100 other channels without cable.

Cape Verde's Standout Performance

Though considered underdogs, Cape Verde impressed in the group stage by remaining unbeaten and holding Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw. Their solid defense, anchored by goalkeeper Vozinha, could pose a challenge to Argentina’s offense.

Upcoming World Cup Matches on July 3 and 4 (All Times Eastern)

• Australia vs. Egypt - 2 p.m.
• Argentina vs. Cape Verde - 6 p.m.
• Colombia vs. Ghana - 9:30 p.m.
• Canada vs. Morocco - Saturday, 1 p.m.
• Paraguay vs. TBD - Saturday, 5 p.m.

World Cup 2026 Overview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted for the first time by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place across 16 cities in North America, including Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, and Los Angeles.

This tournament expands the team count from 32 to 48, allowing more nations to compete and increasing the total matches to 104. Some of the participating countries include Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cape Verde, England, France, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and Uruguay.

Broadcast and Streaming Options

In the US, FOX and FS1 will cover English-language broadcasts, both available via fubo. Spanish-speaking viewers can watch through Telemundo and Universo, which stream on Peacock and DIRECTV. Match times vary by location and round, so checking local schedules is recommended.

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium, known for this event as New York-New Jersey Stadium.