Argentina vs. Cape Verde: Where to listen to the 2026 World Cup broadcast in the U.S.
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentina faces Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, with radio broadcasts available in several U.S. cities.
- The match will be played at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, with the winner advancing to face the victor of Australia vs. Egypt.
- Both teams' coaches have expressed respect for their opponents, with Argentina's coach noting Cape Verde's strong defense and counter-attacking ability.
Argentina is set to play Cape Verde in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with radio broadcasts of the match available in Spanish across various U.S. cities. TelevisaUnivision Radio will carry the game with commentary from Fรบtbol de Primera, though these broadcasts will be exclusively on radio and not via streaming platforms.
The unexpected opponent, Cape Verde, has surprised many by reaching this stage. The match is scheduled to take place at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The winner of this fixture will advance to the quarterfinals to face the winner of the match between Australia and Egypt.
Hard Rock Stadium is a significant venue, known for hosting Miami Dolphins games, the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Miami Open tennis tournament, and major concerts. It also hosted matches during the 2025 Club World Cup.
Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, acknowledged Cape Verde's strength, stating, "Cape Verde is a team that hasn't lost, and in some games, especially against Saudi Arabia, they even deserved to win. They defended well against Spain and Uruguay. They intercept passes through the middle well and then launch counter-attacks. It's a good team."
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.