WELCOME TO HARD ROCK STADIUM!!! The beautiful home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins in South Florida is the site of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between reigning champions Argentina and tournament debutants Cape Verde. Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste look for safe passage to the Round of 16 as they continue their title defense, while the World Cup’s best story attempts to add their greatest chaper as cult hero goalkeeper Vozinha looks to lead his nation to a historic upset. This should be all
kinds of fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
LINEUPS
ARGENTINA
Starting XI: Martínez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro, Medina; De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo, Almada; Messi, Lautaro (4-4-2)
Substitutes: Musso (GK), Rulli (GK), Senesi, Tagliafico, Montiel, Otamendi, Paredes, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Nico, Julián, Simeone, Paz, López
CAPE VERDE
Starting XI: Vozinha; Moreira, Lopes, Borges, Cabral; Pina; Mendes, Duarte, Duarte, Cabral; Da Costa (4-1-4-1)
Substitutes: Rosa (GK), Dos Santos (GK), Stopira, Costa, Pina, Pires, Paulo, Monteiro, Rodrigues, Semedo, Semedo, Arcanjo, Varela, Benchimol, Livramento
MATCH INFO
Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Round of 32
Date/Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, 6pm ET, 3pm PT (USA), Midnight CET (Barcelona), 11pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 3.30am IST (India, Saturday)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, United States
Referee: Drew Fischer (CAN)
HOW TO WATCH
On TV: FOX (USA), ITV 1 (UK), Unite8 Sports 1 (India), TVE La 1 (Spain), SuperSport (Nigeria), others
Online: FuboTV (USA), ITVX (UK), ZEE5 (India), DAZN (Spain), others
Matchday Thread Rules
We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:
Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.
Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!
