World Cup 2026 · Group J
What time is Argentina vs Cape Verde at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-27 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
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Argentina vs Cape Verde kicks off Fri 03 Jul at 03:30 IST+1 / 18:00 ET / 23:00 BST, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. Group J.
Form & ranking
Argentina arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 66 places above Cape Verde. Argentina sit 3th in the world; Cape Verde are 69th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-27 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 18:00 | Fri 03 Jul |
| CT | US Central | 17:00 | Fri 03 Jul |
| PT | US Pacific | 15:00 | Fri 03 Jul |
| BST | UK | 23:00 | Fri 03 Jul |
| CET | Central Europe | 00:00+1 | Sat 04 Jul |
| IST | India | 03:30+1 | Sat 04 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 02:00+1 | Sat 04 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 07:00+1 | Sat 04 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 08:00+1 | Sat 04 Jul |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 03:30+1 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 03:30+1 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 18:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 23:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 18:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 08:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 02:00+1 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group J |
|---|---|
| Argentina (FIFA rank) | 3 |
| Cape Verde (FIFA rank) | 69 |
| Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium |
| City | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-07-03T22:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group J standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina • | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 | 3 | W 2-0 v AUT · v JOR |
| 2 | Austria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 | L 0-2 v ARG · v ALG |
| 3 | Algeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 28 | W 2-1 v JOR · v AUT |
| 4 | Jordan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 63 | L 1-2 v ALG · v ARG |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- Argentina have secured a top-two finish.
Other Group J fixtures
| Wed 17 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | 3-0 |
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 3-1 |
| Mon 22 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 2-0 |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 1-2 |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | - |
| Sun 28 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | - |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →