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The 2026 football World Cup group stage continues on July 3 at 18:00, when Argentina face Cape Verde. Based on each side’s last outing, here are the predicted lineups ahead of this fixture.
Argentina Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Argentina are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. The predicted starting XI is as follows:
- GK: Martinez
- RB: Molina
- CB: Medina
- CB: Romero
- LB: Lisandro
- CM: Fernandez
- CM: Allister
- CM: Paul
- RW: Almada
- ST: Martinez
- LW: Messi
In their most recent World Cup match on June 27, Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1. The starting lineup for that game included Emiliano Martínez in goal, with Marcos Senesi, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico, and Exequiel Palacios in defense. Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, and Nico Paz featured in midfield, with G. Simeone, Lautaro Martínez, and Julián Álvarez leading the attack. Notably, Lo Celso scored in the 19th minute, Lautaro Martínez added a second in the 31st, and substitute Lionel Messi netted in the 80th minute.
| Pos | # | Player | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | 23 | Emiliano Martínez | |
| DEF | 14 | Exequiel Palacios | |
| DEF | 19 | Nicolás Otamendi | |
| DEF | 2 | Marcos Senesi | |
| DEF | 3 | Nicolás Tagliafico | |
| MID | 17 | G. Simeone | Off 71′ |
| MID | 18 | Nico Paz | Off 61′ |
| MID | 5 | Leandro Paredes | |
| MID | 11 | Giovani Lo Celso | ⚽ 19′, Off 60′ |
| FWD | 22 | Lautaro Martínez | ⚽ 31′, Off 60′ |
| FWD | 9 | Julián Álvarez | Off 82′ |
Argentina Substitutes vs Jordan
- 1 – Juan Musso
- 4 – Gonzalo Montiel
- 6 – Lisandro Martínez
- 7 – Rodrigo de Paul (On 71′)
- 8 – V. Barco (On 71′)
- 10 – Lionel Messi (On 60′, ⚽ 80′)
- 12 – Gerónimo Rulli
- 13 – Cristian Romero
- 15 – Nicolás González
- 16 – Thiago Almada (On 60′)
- 20 – Alexis Mac Allister (On 61′)
- 21 – J. López (On 82′)
- 24 – Enzo Fernández
- 25 – Facundo Medina
- 26 – Nahuel Molina
Cape Verde Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Cape Verde are expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1. The predicted starting XI is:
- GK: Vozinha
- RB: Livramento
- CB: Cabral
- CB: Lopes
- LB: Moreira
- DM: Diney
- DM: Mendes
- RAM: Duarte
- CAM: Lenini
- LAM: Lopes
- ST: Monteiro
Cape Verde’s last World Cup fixture on June 26 ended in a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. Vózinha started in goal. The defensive line comprised Wagner Cardoso Pina, Roberto Lopes, E. Monteiro Sanches Borges, and J. Moreira Fernandes. K. Gonçalves Pereira de Pina and Ryan Mendes provided midfield cover, while Deroy Duarte, Jamiro, and Willy Semedo supported D. Rocha Livramento do Rosario in attack.
| Pos | # | Player | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | 1 | Vózinha | |
| DEF | 24 | Wagner Cardoso Pina | Yellow 8′, Off 90+4′ |
| DEF | 4 | Roberto Lopes | |
| DEF | 3 | E. Monteiro Sanches Borges | |
| DEF | 8 | J. Moreira Fernandes | |
| MID | 6 | K. Gonçalves Pereira de Pina | |
| MID | 20 | Ryan Mendes | Off 71′ |
| MID | 14 | Deroy Duarte | |
| MID | 10 | Jamiro | Off 71′ |
| MID | 17 | Willy Semedo | Off 61′ |
| FWD | 19 | D. Rocha Livramento do Rosario | Off 61′ |
Cape Verde Substitutes vs Saudi Arabia
- 2 – Stopira
- 5 – Logan Costa
- 7 – Jovane Cabral
- 9 – G. Benchimol Tavares
- 11 – Garry Rodrigues (On 71′)
- 12 – Márcio Rosa
- 15 – Laros Duarte (On 71′)
- 16 – J. Semedo Monteiro
- 21 – Nuno Da Costa (On 61′)
- 22 – Steven Moreira (On 90+4′)
- 23 – Carlos Dos Santos
- 25 – Kelvin Pires
- 26 – H. Oliveira Alves Varela (On 61′)
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