Scaloni's lineup decisions ahead of Cape Verde clash
Scaloni's lineup puzzle ahead of Cape Verde
Argentina face Cape Verde in the round of 32, and Lionel Scaloni still has decisions to make (1). The lineup is not locked. Scaloni is weighing key choices across the pitch as the knockout stage begins (1). This is the moment where one wrong call ends everything.
The path is clearing
Germany are out, eliminated on penalties by Paraguay. That news rippled through the Argentina camp (3). A supercomputer now rates your team as the top favorite for the title. Beat Cape Verde and the winner of Australia–Egypt waits in the last 16 (3).
Online noise about favoritism
Accusations are circulating on social media that Argentina benefit from favorable draws and refereeing decisions (2). The theories invoke Messi's name, predictably. None of it matters once the whistle blows.
Sources
- 1. ole.com.ar — ¿Hay equipo? Las decisiones clave que debe tomar Scaloni para enfrentar ante Cabo Verde
- 2. actu.fr — Tirage au sort, arbitrage… Y a-t-il vraiment un complot qui favorise l'Argentine de Lionel Messi à la Coupe du monde ?
- 3. ole.com.ar — Mundial 2026, EN VIVO: Selección Argentina, partidos de 16avos de final y últimas noticias este martes 30 de junio