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Argentina vs Cabo Verde Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Friday 3 July 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 23:00 UK time |
Venue | Miami Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Argentina and Cabo Verde have been confirmed.
Argentina Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Thiago Almada, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez
Substitutes: Gonzalo Montiel, Giuliano Simeone, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás Otamendi, Valentín Barco, Leandro Paredes, Nico Paz, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Nicolás Tagliafico, Giovani Lo Celso, Marcos Senesi, José Manuel López, Julián Alvarez, Nico González
Cabo Verde Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI: Vozinha, Pico Lopes, Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Steven Moreira, Ryan Mendes, Laros Duarte, Jovane Cabral, Deroy Duarte, Kevin Pina, Nuno da Costa
Substitutes: Garry Rodrigues, Logan Costa, Stopira, Telmo Arcanjo, CJ dos Santos, Wagner Pina, João Paulo, Dailon Livramento, Hélio Varela, Yannick Semedo, Willy Semedo, Jamiro Monteiro, Gilson Benchimol, Márcio Rosa, Kelvin Pires
Argentina vs Cabo Verde Immediate Reaction
Argentina
Argentina set up in a 4-4-2 formation with Emiliano Martínez starting in goal behind a defensive line of Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, and Lisandro Martínez. The midfield features Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández in the engine room, flanked by Thiago Almada and Rodrigo De Paul, while Lionel Messi partners Lautaro Martínez upfront in a formidable attacking duo.
Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde line up in a defensive 4-1-4-1 system anchored by Vozinha in goal, protected by central defenders Pico Lopes and Diney Borges with Sidny Cabral and Steven Moreira in the fullback roles. Kevin Pina takes up the crucial defensive midfield slot to screen the backline, while the creative midfield quartet of Ryan Mendes, Laros Duarte, Jovane Cabral, and Deroy Duarte will look to support lone striker Nuno da Costa.
Argentina vs Cabo Verde Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive bet builder for this World Cup match focuses on key elements of both starting lineups. We are backing Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez to both score anytime for Argentina, alongside Argentina to score over 1.5 goals in the match. To round out the selections, we have included the double chance option for Cabo Verde or a Draw.
Argentina vs Cabo Verde Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With Argentina naming an incredibly strong starting lineup featuring the likes of Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, and Alexis Mac Allister, they enter this clash as heavy favorites. Cabo Verde's defensive 4-1-4-1 block will attempt to stifle the world champions, but Argentina's sheer quality and firepower are expected to break through their opposition.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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