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Messi-led Argentina to take on underdog Cape Verde at FIFA World Cup match at Miami Stadium
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
The upcoming FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde is being regarded as a David-versus-Goliath face-off, and the highly anticipated showdown is going down in South Florida. 7News cameras on Thursday morning captured the hotel in Fort Lauderdale where the Argentinian national team wer
Key takeaway 7News cameras on Thursday morning captured the hotel in Fort Lauderdale where the Argentinian national team were getting some last-minute rest and relaxation before Friday evening’s knockout-round game at Miami Stadium.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The upcoming FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde is being regarded as a David-versus-Goliath face-off, and the highly anticipated showdown is going down in South Florida. 7News cameras on Thursday morning captured the hotel in Fort Lauderdale where the Argentinian national team wer
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