Argentina continue their World Cup campaign on Friday night as Lionel Messi and co face Cape Verde in the round of 32.

Lionel Scaloni’s side won all three of their group games to top Group J while scoring eight times and conceding just once. Messi was also in fine form, as per usual, with the forward netting six times in that period.

Argentina won it all in 2022 in Qatar and they’re hoping to become just the third team ever, after Italy and Brazil, to have won back-to-back World Cups.

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While Argentina are among the favourites to lift the trophy, Cape Verde have already overachieved by reaching the knockout stages given they’re the third-smallest nation to ever feature at a World Cup.

Cape Verde, who are making their debut at a tournament, drew all three of their group games against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H and automatically qualify for the round of 32.

Whoever wins on Friday night has a favourable draw. The winner will play either Australia or Egypt in the last 16, with Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia or Ghana waiting for them in the quarter-finals.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Argentina v Cape Verde on TV and online.

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When is Argentina v Cape Verde?

Argentina v Cape Verde will take place on Friday 3 July 2026.

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Argentina v Cape Verde kick-off time

Argentina v Cape Verde will kick off at 11pm UK time.

The round of 32 match is set to be played at the Miami Stadium in Florida, United States.

What TV channel is Argentina v Cape Verde on?

You can watch the game live on ITV 1.

All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.

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How to live stream Argentina v Cape Verde online

UK viewers can stream the game live online via ITVX.

The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.

Is Argentina v Cape Verde on radio?

You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.

talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.

BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.

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