Tonight at the World Cup there are three Round of 32 matches, and the main storyline is clear: reigning world champion Argentina with Lionel Messi in top form takes on Cape Verde — tournament debutants who have already made history. If you're planning your evening and looking for the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in Kyiv time, here is the full picture of the night from July 3 to 4.
Schedule for the day
- 21:00 Kyiv time. Australia vs Egypt (Round of 32, AT&T Stadium, Dallas)
- 01:00 Kyiv time (July 4). Argentina vs Cape Verde (Round of 32, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
- 04:30 Kyiv time (July 4). Colombia vs Ghana (Round of 32, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)
21:00 Kyiv time. Australia vs Egypt
The evening opens with a match in Dallas: the Socceroos against Egypt. Australia came through the group stage confidently and advanced to the knockout rounds without much stress. Egypt have an experienced squad, but in the knockout stage every mistake can be fatal. The winner will face Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16. Watch out for: Australia's attacking unit against Egypt's organized defense.
01:00 Kyiv time. Argentina vs Cape Verde — match of the night
This is the headline event of the night and one of the most compelling storylines of the entire tournament. Argentina won all three group stage matches, scoring eight goals. Lionel Messi has already netted six goals at this World Cup — and at 39 years old is in contention for the Golden Boot. Alongside him are Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez, giving coach Scaloni several attacking options. On the injury front: Cristian Romero, who took a knock to the knee in the match against Austria, is expected to start. No injuries have been reported in the Argentine camp.
Cape Verde are debutants at this World Cup and the only one of the four first-time teams to reach the knockout stage. In the group phase, the Blue Sharks drew with Spain (0:0), Uruguay (2:2), and Saudi Arabia (0:0) — their strength lies in organized defense. Goalkeeper Vozinha has already become a symbol of this tournament for neutral fans. On the team news front: Telmo Arcanjo will miss the match due to a hamstring injury, while left back Sidney Lopes Cabral returns from suspension. This is the first-ever meeting between the two national teams — and only the third time a debutant side has faced the reigning champion in the knockout round of their first World Cup.
Who to watch: the duel between Messi and Cape Verde's defensive block — can the Blue Sharks repeat their feat against Spain and neutralize the best player on the planet? The winner will face the winner of the Australia vs Egypt match in the Round of 16.
04:30 Kyiv time. Colombia vs Ghana
The late match in Kansas City closes out the matchday. Colombia are one of the most technically gifted sides in South America, while Ghana are an African team with powerful individual performers. The winner advances to the Round of 16, where they are expected to face Switzerland. For those willing to stay up until morning — this is a match with an open script.
Follow the results of all matches in the evening edition of the Night Mundial and in the morning digest — there you'll find all the scores, goals, and team news ahead of the next matchday.
Photo: Sean Leahy · Editorial (source)
