Argentina continue their chase for back-to-back World Cup crowns as they face impressive debutants Cape Verde in the round of 32.
The defending champions eased into the knockout rounds with captain Lionel Messi making history in Group J to top the goalscoring charts both at this tournament and all-time at the World Cup.
They may expect a simple enough task as they look to reach the last 16 but Cape Verde have shown their defensive steel at this tournament.
Three draws against Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay were a strong return and enough to advance in second from Group H – can they cause an almighty shock here?
Here's everything you need to know.
The defending champions eased into the knockout rounds with captain Lionel Messi making history in Group J to top the goalscoring charts both at this tournament and all-time at the World Cup.
They may expect a simple enough task as they look to reach the last 16 but Cape Verde have shown their defensive steel at this tournament.
Three draws against Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay were a strong return and enough to advance in second from Group H – can they cause an almighty shock here?
Here's everything you need to know.
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