Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on Friday in Miami, seeking to advance to the last 16. Multiple outlets frame the matchup as a contest between Argentina and a lower-profile side, with Cape Verde described as debutants or the tournament’s surprise package. Lionel Messi is expected to lead Argentina in the knockout game. CBS News and other reports say much of the focus is on Messi returning to action for the defending champions as they continue their bid for another deep run. The reports also note Messi’s long World Cup history, including his record-setting milestone of 30 tournament appearances, cited by The Hindu. Coverage across outlets aligns on the basic competition details: it is a last-32 fixture, it features Argentina and Cape Verde, and the match is set in Miami. Some sources add preview context, including references to expectations and predictions around how the teams match up, but they converge on the same matchup, venue, stage, and the central role of Messi for Argentina.