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

The upcoming clash between Argentina and Cape Verde promises to draw global attention as the knockout stage unfolds this Friday. After a flawless group stage, Argentina has shown resilience by shutting out Austria and Algeria, only conceding once against Jordan. Lionel Messi leads a squad aiming to defend their title successfully.

Cape Verde, though considered an underdog, made waves during group play by remaining undefeated and holding Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw. Their solid defense and goalkeeper Vozinha might challenge Argentina's attack.

Match Details and Kickoff Time

The match kicks off on Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Below are the kickoff times across U.S. 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 and Stream Argentina vs. Cape Verde

The game will air on FOX in the United States. For those preferring to stream, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo stands out with a free trial available for new subscribers, offering access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without the need for cable.

Stream Argentina vs. Cape Verde live on fubo

Other Matches on the World Cup Schedule

Here are some additional fixtures happening around the same time (all times Eastern):

  • Friday, July 3Australia vs. Egypt - 2 p.m.Colombia vs. Ghana - 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 4Canada vs. Morocco - 1 p.m.Paraguay vs. TBD - 5 p.m.

Key Information About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19 and is unique for being hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This tournament expands the field to 48 teams, a significant increase from previous editions that featured 32. The larger number brings more games—104 matches in total—including group stages, knockout rounds, and the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

Broadcast and Streaming Options for the 2026 World Cup

In the United States, English-language coverage will mainly be on FOX and FS1. These channels are accessible through streaming platforms like fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts will be available on Telemundo and Universo, streaming via Peacock and DIRECTV.

Fans should check local schedules for exact kickoff times due to multiple time zones involved in the tournament.

The Host Nations and Participation

The United States, Canada, and Mexico automatically qualified as hosts. The full list of participating teams includes traditional football powers like Brazil, Germany, and France alongside newcomers such as Cape Verde.

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