List of referees & officials for Argentina vs Cape Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match

Argentina and Cape Verde set for first-ever competitive meeting.

The Argentina national football team will face Cape Verde in a highly anticipated Round of 32 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a must-win clash for both sides at the Miami Stadium in Florida, United States.

Argentina will enter the matchup as the heavy favourites, arriving as the defending champions with the target set on a second consecutive World Cup title, led by a star-studded squad under manager Lionel Scaloni. They made a dominant start to their campaign, defeating Algeria 3-0.

They continued their fine form, defeating Austria 2-0. Argentina completed their group stage campaign with a 3-1 victory over Jordan to ultimately finish as Group J winners with a perfect record.

Cape Verde are marking a historic debut appearance, with the small nation defying all odds to secure a knockout round. They have had an impressive World Cup campaign so far, beginning with a massive game, securing a shocking 0-0 draw against heavyweights Spain in their opener.

Cape Verde continued their unbelievable run, bounced back to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw over Uruguay, before concluding with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, surprising footballing fans worldwide to finish as Group H runners-up.

Known for their incredible team chemistry and elite talents, Argentina plays a fluid, attacking game led by their legendary captain Lionel Messi, with the iconic forward already having scored an astonishing six goals in the tournament.

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Cape Verde will rely on their defence for the game, needing to stay compact and completely aware. High hopes will be on veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained accolades for his impressive performances in the group stage.

This will mark the first-ever senior international meeting between Argentina and Cape Verde, adding to the overall stakes of the game, with the winner progressing to the Round of 16.

List of Referees for the Argentina vs Cape Verde 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match

• Head Referee: Drew Fischer (Canada)
• Assistant Referee 1: Micheal Barwegen (Canada)
• Assistant Referee 2: Lyes Arfa (Canada)
• Fourth Official: Katia Itzel García (Mexico)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Sandra Ramírez (Mexico)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain)
• Assistant VAR (AVAR): Rodolpho Toski (Brazil)
• Support VAR (SVAR): Hernán Mastrángelo (Argentina)

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