{"id":671863,"date":"2026-07-03T16:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T20:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=671863"},"modified":"2026-07-03T16:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T20:35:14","slug":"argentina-vs-cape-verde-confirmed-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/07\/03\/argentina-vs-cape-verde-confirmed-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina vs Cape Verde Confirmed Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for Argentina vs Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. La Albiceleste won all three of their Group J matches to set up this knockout match in Miami Stadium, the home of Lionel Messi\u2019s Inter Miami. Messi is expected to be crucial again, attempting to break the tie with Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman joined him at the top of the scoring charts. Having witnessed traditional powerhouses Germany and the Netherlands suffer defeat, manager Lionel Scaloni will be keen to see a professional performance against Cape Verde, currently ranked 64th in the FIFA World Rankings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Verde has been the surprise of the tournament so far. Having started their campaign with a draw against European champions Spain, the Blue Sharks remain unbeaten following draws against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. An unbeaten run to the quarter-finals at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations indicates Cape Verde\u2019s suitability to tournament football, and highlights the quality of a team that has widely impressed in their debut World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the confirmed lineups for Argentina vs Cape Verde.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/06\/30\/germanys-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Germany&#8217;s World Cup Fallout: Change is Required<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Argentina vs Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: 600px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBQyiypER1\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 6000px; aspect-ratio: 6000\/4000;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<h3><b>Argentina Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/39504140\/argentina-cristian-romero-injury-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cristian Romero suffered an injury in the 2\u20130 win over Austria<\/a> and was absent for the 3\u20131 win over Jordan. However, the centre-back is set to return, replacing Nicolas Otamendi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having already confirmed qualification to the knockout stages, Scaloni was able to rest a number of key players against Jordan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those players, including Messi, who played just 30 minutes, are expected to return to the starting lineup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaloni continues to face a selection dilemma in forward areas, but Lautaro Martinez\u2019s performance in the final group game is likely to see him retain his starting berth over Julian Alvarez.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/06\/29\/2026-world-cup-round-of-32-predictions-england-vs-dr-congo\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">World Cup Round of 32 Predictions<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><iframe width=\"430\" height=\"335\" style=\"border: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 0; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/live-odds.casinokings.com\/embed\/30151671\" scrolling=\"no\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Cape Verde Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Verde have faced significantly more fitness concerns than their opponents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telmo Arcanjo, Jamiro Monteiro, and Kevin Lenini were concerns at times in the group stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monteiro featured in the 0\u20130 draw against Saudi Arabia, while Lenini is fit again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Arcanjo remains a concern and will require further assessment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Argentina Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>E.Martinez<br \/>\nL.Martinez<br \/>\nRomero<br \/>\nMedina<br \/>\nMolina<br \/>\nDe Paul<br \/>\nMaCallister<br \/>\nFernandez<br \/>\nMessi<br \/>\nAlmada<br \/>\nL.Martinez<\/p>\n<h3><b>Cape Verde Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Vozinha<br \/>\nLopes<br \/>\nCabral<br \/>\nMoreira<br \/>\nPina<br \/>\nJ.Cabral<br \/>\nDurate<br \/>\nL.Durate<br \/>\nDa Costa<br \/>\nMendes<br \/>\n<strong>Featured Image Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IMAGO \/ NurPhoto<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for Argentina vs Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. La Albiceleste won all three of their Group J matches to set up this knockout match in Miami Stadium, the home of Lionel Messi\u2019s Inter Miami. 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