Argentina vs. Cape Verde odds, lines, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from proven soccer expert

Argentina take on Cape Verde when the teams meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on Friday. Cape Verde's players deserve a great deal of credit for reaching the knockout stage of this tournament. The Blue Sharks drew 0-0 with Spain, 2-2 with Uruguay, and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia during the group stage. They will now face the reigning world champions, and will try to contain a rampant Argentinian attack led by Golden Boot favorite Lionel Messi. Trade Argentina vs. Cabo Verde at Kalshi, where new users get a $15 bonus after $15 in trades with the Kalshi promo code SPORTSLINE15:

Kickoff for Argentina vs. Cape Verde is at 6 p.m. ET in Miami. The latest Argentina vs. Cape Verde odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Argentina at -750 (risk $750 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Cape Verde at +2000 and a draw at +700. The over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Before locking in any Argentina vs. Cape Verde picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Additionally, he's on a 16-6 roll on World Cup picks (+833)! Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to Argentina vs. Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's Ghana vs. Colombia predictions: He is leaning Over 2.5 total goals. Argentina have been scoring freely throughout the group stage, with Lionel Messi alone accounting for six goals.

Green has found a critical x-factor and locked in two more best bets, including a plus-money pick involving Messi!

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