Argentina
10/10Wins
2.7Goals / game
0.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At home, 7 wins from 7 available matches.
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World CupRound of 32THE MATCH CENTREArgentina vs Cape Verde Islands match centre
Full time
3:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
L. Messi29′
Scorer details awaited
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ArgentinaCape Verde Islands
0.410Expected goals · API-Football0.040
10Shots on target5
22Total Shots13
64%Ball Possession36%
8Corner Kicks7
13Fouls12
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves8
843Total passes466
776Passes accurate401
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Argentina 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Cape Verde Islands 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Cape Verde Islands
3/10Wins
1.7Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Cape Verde Islands’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Argentina
10 matchesResults10 wins · 0 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.7
Goals conceded per game0.2
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored2 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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Cape Verde Islands
10 matchesResults3 wins · 6 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.7
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Argentina at home with Cape Verde Islands away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:27 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
World Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
ArgentinaCape Verde Islands
3Matches played3
9Points earned3
3Wins0
2.7Goals scored / match0.7
0.3Goals conceded / match0.7
2Clean sheets2
0Failed to score2
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Argentina at home with Cape Verde Islands away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Argentina
Confirmed formation4-4-2Lionel Scaloni
- 23
E. MartinezG - 26
N. MolinaD - 13
C. RomeroD - 6
L. MartinezD - 25
F. MedinaD - 7
R. de PaulM - 20
A. Mac AllisterM - 24
E. FernandezM - 16
T. AlmadaM - 10
L. MessiF - 22
L. MartinezF
Substitutes (15)
12 · G. Rulli
1 · J. Musso
19 · N. Otamendi
5 · L. Paredes
14 · E. Palacios
4 · G. Montiel
15 · N. Gonzalez
17 · G. Simeone
3 · N. Tagliafico
11 · G. Lo Celso
2 · M. Senesi
9 · J. Alvarez
21 · J. Lopez
8 · V. Barco
18 · N. Paz
Cape Verde Islands
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1Pedro Leitao Brito
- 1
VozinhaG - 22
S. MoreiraD - 4
R. LopesD - 3
D. BorgesD - 13
S. Lopes CabralD - 6
K. LeniniM - 20
R. MendesM - 15
L. DuarteM - 14
D. DuarteM - 7
J. CabralM - 21
N. Da CostaF
Substitutes (15)
12 · M. Rosa
23 · dos Santos CJ
11 · G. Rodrigues
10 · J. Monteiro
5 · L. Costa
25 · K. Pires
8 · Joao Paulo
18 · T. Arcanjo
26 · H. Varela
2 · Stopira
17 · W. Semedo
16 · Y. Semedo
9 · Benchimol
19 · D. Livramento
24 · W. Pina
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Argentina
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Martínez | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Nahuel Molina | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 27 | 2 |
| Cristian Romero | 46 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 58 | 1 |
| Lisandro Martínez | 46 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 48 | — |
| Facundo Medina | 46 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 22 | 3 |
| Rodrigo De Paul | 46 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 41 | 1 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 40 | 1 |
| Enzo Fernández | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 44 | — |
| Thiago Almada | 46 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 26 | — |
| Lionel Messi | 46 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| Lautaro Martínez | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Gerónimo Rulli | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Musso | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonzalo Montiel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcos Senesi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolás Tagliafico | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolás Otamendi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exequiel Palacios | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giovani Lo Celso | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giuliano Simeone | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leandro Paredes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nico Paz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolás González | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valentín Barco | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julián Alvarez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Manuel López | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Cape Verde Islands
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vozinha | 46 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 13 | — |
| Steven Moreira | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 12 | — |
| Pico | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 26 | 1 |
| Diney Borges | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 34 | 1 |
| Sidny Lopes Cabral | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 18 | — |
| Kevin Lenini | 46 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 29 | 2 |
| Ryan Mendes | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 |
| Laros Duarte | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 |
| Deroy Duarte | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 20 | — |
| Jovane Cabral | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 12 | 2 |
| Nuno Da Costa | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| CJ Dos Santos | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Márcio Rosa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Logan Costa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kelvin Pires | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stopira | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wagner Pina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Garry Rodrigues | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hélio Varela | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamiro Monteiro | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Paulo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Willy Semedo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yannick Semedo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telmo Arcanjo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dailon Rocha Livramento | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gilson Tavares | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗World Cup table
Current standings · Group H. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LDDD |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | LDD |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | DLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Argentina | Draw | Cape Verde Islands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.14 | 8.00 | 21.00 |
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