Argentina vs. Cape Verde: Kickoff Time, TV Channels, and Live Stream Info for World Cup 2026
The World Cup spotlight will shine on Argentina as they take on Cape Verde in a knockout stage match this Friday. After clearing the group stage with strong performances—shutting out Austria and Algeria, and conceding just once against Jordan—Argentina looks to maintain their momentum. Lionel Messi leads a team that seems poised to defend their title.
Cape Verde may be seen as underdogs, but they showed surprising resilience during the group phase, going undefeated and holding Spain to a scoreless draw. Their defense and goalkeeper Vozinha could pose challenges to Argentina’s attack.
Match Details and Viewing Options
The match kicks off on Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Here 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.
The game will be broadcast live on FOX in the United States. Streaming is available through fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can access fubo with a free trial, offering an opportunity to watch without cable. This platform streams over 100 channels, including major sports networks.
Upcoming Matches in the World Cup Schedule
Other matches on Friday include:
- Australia vs. Egypt at 2 p.m. ET
- Colombia vs. Ghana at 9:30 p.m. ET
On Saturday, the schedule continues with:
- Canada vs. Morocco at 1 p.m. ET
- Paraguay vs. TBD at 5 p.m. ET
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
This tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It's the first time the World Cup is hosted by three countries simultaneously: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities across these nations, including Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, and others.
The event features 48 teams, expanded from previous tournaments' 32, leading to 104 matches overall. Teams like Argentina, Brazil, Spain, and Cape Verde represent a broad geographic range.
In the U.S., most English-language matches air on FOX and FS1, accessible via streaming on platforms like fubo. Spanish broadcasts are provided by Telemundo and Universo, available on Peacock and DIRECTV.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the stadium known officially as MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area.
