How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

Argentina's bid to become the first nation since Brazil more than 60 years ago to win back-to-back World Cups heads into the knockout rounds on Friday, as Lionel Messi and Co., face tournament darlings Cape Verde in Miami on Wednesday (6 pm ET). WATCH — Argentina vs Cape Verde Messi scored six goals in Argentina's three group games en route to a 1st-place finish in Group J and (what many believe is) a cushy draw in the round of 32. Messi, who turned 39 after the World Cup began, scored in all three games, including his first career World Cup hat trick in the 3-0 victory over Algeria in the opener. Cape Verde reached the knockout rounds in their World Cup debut by drawing all three of their games in Group H — scoreless draws with tournament favorites Spain and Saudi Arabia, and a 2-2 stalemate with Uruguay. How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde live, stream link and start time Kick off time : 6 pm ET Friday, July 3 Venue : Hard Rock Stadium — Miami TV Channel : Telemundo Streaming : Stream live on Peacock, en Espanol Argentina team news, focus No injuries to report. Cape Verde team news, focus OUT: Telmo Arcanjo (hamstring) Argentina vs Cape Verde prediction It's hard to imagine a much better story than Cape Verde, but it's even harder to imagine anything other than a lopsided Argentina win. Argentina 4-1 Cape Verde . How to Watch the World Cup with Xfinity If you’re looking for a simple way to watch the World Cup in English on Fox and in Spanish on Telemundo, Xfinity makes it easy to follow the World Cup and stay connected to global soccer year‑round. With the World Soccer Ticket , fans get access to top leagues, live TV, and streaming — all in one place — so you never miss the action. Introducing World Soccer Ticket - For $85/mo, get over 1,500 soccer matches, plus: All the top leagues, from the Premier League to La Liga Xfinity TV, with an X1 box, on us The Xfinity Stream app, for on-the-go viewing Peacock Premium, at no extra cost (currently $10.99/mo. value) World Soccer Ticket: No term contract. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. One X1 box included; if service changes, regular rates apply. Taxes extra. Pricing and programming subject to change. Not eligible for multi-product discounts.