Image Opta's supercomputer has assessed the chances of victory between Argentina and Cape Verde, who will face each other in the first round of the 2026 World Cup finals. This match will take place on July 4th. Argentina have an 81% chance of winning within 90 minutes, while Cape Verde are predicted to win 6.8%. The chance of a draw is 12.2%. Overall, Argentina has an 89.4% chance of progressing to the next round, while Cape Verde has a 10.6% chance. The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11th to July 19th in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The current champion is Argentina, who defeated France in a penalty shootout at the 2022 Qatar tournament. ---