Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team's jersey — but they're not on two legs, they're on all fours, letting out the occasional bark. As Argentina rides World Cup fever and dreams of beating Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday,

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 betting picks target the Australia vs. Egypt draw, Argentina over 2.5 goals, and a Colombia vs. Ghana prediction.

Argentina's bid to become the first nation since Brazil more than 60 years ago to win back-to-back World Cups heads into the knockout rounds on Friday, as Lionel Messi and Co., face tournament darlings Cape Verde in Miami on Wednesday (6 pm ET).

Argentina's Path to the 2026 World Cup Final

Lionel Messi's Argentina, Colombia and Australia headline World Cup Round of 32 action today. Full schedule, kickoff times and how to watch on FOX.