The 2026 World Cup - Day 23

The final Round of 32 games take place this evening, including a match-up between world champions Argentina and World Cup debutants Cape Verde.

Cape Verde held Spain in the group stage and three consecutive draws have booked the African nation a glamour tie with Lionel Messi and co.

It's just the six goals for Messi in two-and-a-bit games so far, with Argentine genius out to prove he's still the world's best at the ripe old footballing age of 39. However, in his path will be 40-year-old Cape Verde shot-stopper Vozinha, whose Instagram following has rocketed to over 17m after his heroics this summer.

First up on Friday's schedule is Australia against Egypt. The latter have reached the World Cup knockouts for the very first time, despite dominating at continental level.

In the early hours for UK audiences, James Rodriguez, Yerry Mina, and Colombia take on Ghana.

Friday 3 July 2026

20:00 Australia vs Egypt — BBC 
00:00 Argentina vs Cape Verde — ITV 1
02:30 Colombia vs Ghana — ITV 1

 

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