Argentina vs Cape Verde: Watch Schedule for 2026 World Cup on FOX

Match Schedule and Viewing Details for July 3

The final day of the Round of 32 is split across three U.S. cities. According to FOX Sports, all three matches will be broadcast on FOX and available for streaming on FOX One.

Matchup	Time (ET)	Venue
Australia vs. Egypt	2 p.m.	Dallas Stadium, Dallas, TX
Argentina vs. Cape Verde	6 p.m.	Miami Stadium, Miami, FL
Colombia vs. Ghana	9:30 p.m.	Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Australia vs. Egypt: The Round of 32’s Closest Contest

Data from the Opta supercomputer suggests this is the most evenly matched tie of the Round of 32. As Al Jazeera reports, 25,000 pre-match simulations give Egypt a 54 percent chance of advancing, while Australia holds a 46 percent chance. The simulations break down as follows:

• Egypt win: 38.6 percent
• Australia win: 30.4 percent
• Draw after 90 minutes: 31 percent

Australia enters the match following a mixed group stage in Group D, where they beat Turkiye 2-0 but suffered a loss to the United States and a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. A key storyline is the emergence of goalkeeper Beach. FOX Sports notes that Beach replaced veteran captain Matthew Ryan and secured two clean sheets against Türkiye and Paraguay. Egypt advanced from Group G with five points but faces a critical personnel issue. Captain Mohamed Salah suffered a hamstring strain during the final group game against Iran. While head coach Hossam Hassan remains optimistic, Egypt’s offensive capabilities are expected to drop significantly if Salah cannot play.

Argentina’s Dominance vs. Cape Verde’s Underdog Run

Defending champions Argentina enter their clash with Cape Verde as overwhelming favorites. According to Al Jazeera, the Opta supercomputer predicts Argentina will win in normal time 81.0 percent of the time. Cape Verde has only a 6.8 percent chance of an upset, with a 12.3 percent probability of a draw. Argentina has won its last 10 matches and dominated Group J with multi-goal margins in every game. Lionel Messi, now 39, is tied for the tournament lead with six goals and has reached a total of 19 World Cup goals. Cape Verde is attempting to maintain a historic run. They are the third nation to face the reigning champions in a knockout stage during their tournament debut, joining Norway (1938) and Ghana (2006). They finished second in Group H after three draws, including a 0-0 result against Spain.

Colombia vs. Ghana: Contrasting Tactical Approaches

The final match of the day features a clash between Colombia’s fluid attack and Ghana’s defensive structure. FOX Sports highlights Colombia’s attack, led by James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz, as one of the most fluid in the tournament. Ghana advanced as a third-place finisher from Group L. Coach Carlos Queiroz has focused on repairing the defense, though the team struggled to create opportunities, managing only 15 shots throughout the group stage. The statistical outlook heavily favors Colombia:

• Colombia win (normal time): 64.8 percent
• Ghana win: 13.8 percent
• Draw after 90 minutes: 21.4 percent

Historical data provided by Al Jazeera shows Colombia has won its last four World Cup matches against African opposition, including a recent 1-0 win over DR Congo. Conversely, Ghana has lost all three of its previous World Cup meetings against South American teams, falling to Brazil in 2006 and Uruguay in 2022.

Predictor Performance and Matchday 22 Results

While the world focuses on the upcoming ties, The Athletic has been tracking a variety of predictors, including a computer algorithm, a six-year-old named Wilfred, and a dog named Stanley.

Predictor	Accuracy	Correct Picks	Best Streak
The Algorithm	67%	57	10
TA Experts	66%	56	11
Wilfred (age 6)	65%	55	7
Reader Picks	61%	52	5
Stanley the dog	39%	33	4

These predictors recently witnessed Spain’s 3-0 victory over Austria on Matchday 22. Spain’s win was characterized by a dominant performance from Lamine Yamal and goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The day also saw a dramatic encounter between Portugal and Croatia. Portugal eventually advanced after a late header from Goncalo Ramos in the 94th minute, though the match remained tense until the end as Croatia netted a controversial equalizer in the 103rd minute. Cristiano Ronaldo scored via a penalty to help secure Portugal’s progress.

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