BlockBeats News, July 3rd. According to data from the prediction market platform Predict.fun, in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 elimination stage, Argentina will face Cape Verde. At the time of writing, the market gives Argentina a probability of advancing of about 94% and Cape Verde a probability of about 7%. Traders are generally optimistic about the defending champion Argentina advancing to the next round.

It is worth noting that Argentina, as one of the favorites to win this year's World Cup, is highly recognized by the market for its stable overall strength and extensive experience in major tournaments. Cape Verde, on the other hand, will have its first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance in history. Despite a significant gap in strength on paper between the two sides, Cape Verde's ability to reach the round of 32 has already demonstrated the team's impressive competitiveness. The market currently overwhelmingly supports Argentina's advancement. However, the knockout stage's single-game elimination format still maintains a level of suspense for the match.