World Cup 2026, Round of 32 · 3 Jul 2026

Argentina 1–1 Cabo Verde

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Jun 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Argentina favourites at 64%.

Argentina deserved more from the draw, creating 2.2 xG to 0.3.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Lionel Messi, 84.1 in 120′.

Well above their usual level: Lionel Messi +32.8, Steven Moreira +32.8, Rodrigo De Paul +29.7.

Well below it: Nahuel Molina −16.3, Cristian Romero −13.1, Julián Alvarez −10.1.

Each side's last five results before this match.

28 Jun 2026	W 3–1	at Jordan World Cup 2026
22 Jun 2026	W 2–0	v Austria World Cup 2026
17 Jun 2026	W 3–0	v Algeria World Cup 2026
9 Sep 2025	L 0–1	at Ecuador World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
4 Sep 2025	W 3–0	v Venezuela World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Lionel Messi Forward	120	1	0	1.26	84.1	+32.8
Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder	84	0	0	–	70.7	+29.7
Nicolás Tagliafico Defender	34	0	0	–	65.6	–
Lisandro Martínez Defender	120	1	1	0.05	63.0	+9.0
Leandro Paredes Midfielder	36	0	0	0.02	60.6	–
Nicolás González Midfielder	56	0	0	0.23	58.4	+6.4
Thiago Almada Midfielder	64	0	0	–	56.6	+7.5
Cristian Romero Defender	120	0	0	0.12	54.1	−13.1
Enzo Fernández Midfielder	120	0	0	0.26	52.7	−6.6
Julián Alvarez Forward	57	0	0	0.05	52.0	−10.1
Alexis Mac Allister Midfielder	120	0	1	0.13	51.7	+1.9
Lautaro Martínez Forward	63	0	0	–	50.2	−4.2
Facundo Medina Defender	86	0	0	–	47.9	+0.3
Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper	120	0	0	–	43.8	−9.0
Nahuel Molina Defender	104	0	0	–	34.6	−16.3
Gonzalo Montiel Defender	16	0	0	0.07	30.3	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Hélio Varela Midfielder	40	0	0	0.05	69.1	–
Sidny Lopes Cabral Defender	120	1	0	0.08	67.8	+25.9
Steven Moreira Defender	120	0	0	0.02	67.3	+32.8
Deroy Duarte Midfielder	100	1	0	0.08	59.4	+13.0
Ryan Mendes Midfielder	80	0	1	0.05	56.6	+13.5
Jamiro Monteiro Midfielder	53	0	0	0.05	52.6	+9.4
Jovane Cabral Forward	80	0	0	0.02	50.6	+1.8
Pico Defender	120	0	0	–	47.0	+2.1
Dailon Rocha Livramento Forward	53	0	0	–	41.6	+1.6
Nuno Da Costa Forward	67	0	0	–	39.6	−9.0