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Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde · Round of 32 Match Report

Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde · Round of 32. Full-time report with Elo ratings, FIFA rankings and verified match facts.

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Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde · Round of 32 · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.

This post-match update covers Argentina (ARG) and Cape Verde (CPV). Elo lists ARG at 2151 and CPV at 1619, a 532 point gap. Roster data lists ARG with 26 players at average age 28.6, and CPV with 26 players at average age 29.2.

Key numbers

  • Elo rating: Argentina 2151 · Cape Verde 1619
  • FIFA ranking: Argentina #1 · Cape Verde #79

What to watch

  • Match status: ft; score ARG 3-2 CPV for ARG vs CPV.
  • Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA.
  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-03T22:00:00Z.

Fact box

  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-03T22:00:00Z.
  • Match status: ft; score ARG 3-2 CPV for ARG vs CPV.
  • Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA.
  • FIFA ranks: ARG 1, CPV 79.

Squad notes

  • Lionel Messi (Offence) — Lionel Messi is listed as Offence; roster age 38; DOB 1987-06-24.
  • Nicolás Otamendi (Defence) — Nicolás Otamendi is listed as Defence; roster age 38; DOB 1988-02-12.
  • Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper) — Emiliano Martínez is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 33; DOB 1992-09-02.
  • Ryan Mendes (Offence) — Ryan Mendes is listed as Offence; roster age 36; DOB 1990-01-08.
  • Vózinha (Goalkeeper) — Vózinha is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 40; DOB 1986-06-03.
  • Garry Rodrigues (Midfield) — Garry Rodrigues is listed as Midfield; roster age 35; DOB 1990-11-27.

--- Compiled by GoalPulse's AI match desk from the verified fact pack — figures only, no added narrative.

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