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Argentina arrives in Miami to face Cape Verde for a spot in the World Cup round of 16
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Argentina arrives in Miami to face Cape Verde for a spot in the World Cup round of 16

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Argentine national football team has arrived in Miami, Florida, for their crucial World Cup knockout match against Cape Verde.
  • The team will train at Inter Miami's facilities in Fort Lauderdale before Friday's game at Hard Rock Stadium.
  • A win against Cape Verde would advance Argentina to face the winner of the Australia vs. Egypt match in Atlanta.

The Argentine national football team has landed in South Florida, arriving in Miami on Wednesday night to prepare for a pivotal World Cup match. Their next challenge is against Cape Verde, a game that will determine their advancement to the round of 16.

The squad immediately proceeded to their team hotel in Fort Lauderdale, a city north of Miami. They will be utilizing the training facilities of Inter Miami, a location familiar to players like Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. The team's first training session is scheduled for Thursday evening, following a press conference by head coach Lionel Scaloni.

Argentina is set to play Cape Verde on Friday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match is anticipated to draw a significant crowd, with a strong presence expected from Argentine fans. This marks the reigning champions' first World Cup game in Miami, a city known for its large Argentine diaspora, which has swelled in recent days with fans traveling to support the team.

Should Argentina secure a victory against Cape Verde, their next opponent in the tournament will be determined by the outcome of the match between Australia and Egypt. Argentina would then proceed to play that winner on July 7 in Atlanta.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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