Messi is returning to Miami.
On Friday, July 3, the inter Miami CF star will represent his defending world champion club Argentina in a World Cup round of 32 match against Vozinha’s Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium.
If you’d like to be there, last-minute tickets are available for the make-or-break showdown on the Dolphin’s home field.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $2,181 including fees on SeatGeek.
100-level seats start at $2,524 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
While prohibitively expensive, seeing Messi play in what might be his final World Cup — he would be 43 at the time of the 2030 tourney — is something soccer fútbol fans simply cannot attach a dollar amount to.
In just the first three matches of his sixth (!) World Cup, Messi has become the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer while also becoming the first player to score in seven straight matches.
As expected, Argentina made quick work of their Group J foes Algeria, Austria and Jordan, allowing only one goal.
Cape Verde had a bit of a different path to advance to the knockout round. Los Tubarões Azuis had two scoreless draws against Saudi Arabia and Spain; they also tied Uruguay 2-2.
While not quite on Argentina’s level, that’s not too shabby for a country with only approximately 530,000 people, which is less than every state in the U.S.
Come Friday, Vozinha, the controversial Ryan Mendes and Logan Costa will see if they can shock the world yet again and take down Messi, Julián Alvarez and Enzo Fernández in the Magic City.
Need to be there and finally cross seeing Messi live off your bucket list?
We’re here to lend a helping hand, hinchas (and Blue Sharks if you back Cape Verde).
Our team has everything you need to know and more about seeing Argentina versus Cape Verde live in the 2026 World Cup at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium below.
How much are tickets for the Argentina versus Cape Verde World Cup match?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for the Argentina vs. Cape Verde match can be found here:
| Hard Rock Stadium sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 300 level | $2,181 (including fees) |
| 200 level | $2,668 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $2,524 (including fees) |
What other World Cup matches will be at Hard Rock Stadium in 2026?
A complete calendar including the two remaining World Cup matches (other than the Argentina-Cape Verde showdown) at Hard Rock Stadium along with dates and start times can be found below.
Who plays for Argentina and Cape Verde?
Both teams’ complete rosters can be found here:
| Argentina roster | Cape Verde roster |
|---|---|
| Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper) | CJ dos Santos (Goalkeeper) |
| Juan Musso (Goalkeeper) | Márcio Rosa (Goalkeeper) |
| Gerónimo Rulli (Goalkeeper) | Vozinha (Goalkeeper) |
| Leonardo Balerdi (Defender) | Diney Borges (Defender) |
| Lisandro Martínez (Defender) | Logan Costa (Defender) |
| Facundo Medina (Defender) | João Paulo Fernandes (Defender) |
| Nahuel Molina (Defender) | Roberto “Pico” Lopes (Defender) |
| Gonzalo Montiel (Defender) | Sidny Lopes Cabral (Defender) |
| Nicolás Otamendi (Defender) | Steven Moreira (Defender) |
| Cristian Romero (Defender) | Wagner Pina (Defender) |
| Nicolás Tagliafico (Defender) | Kelvin Pires (Defender) |
| Valentín Barco (Midfielder) | Ianique “Stopira” Tavares (Defender) |
| Rodrigo De Paul (Midfielder) | Telmo Arcanjo (Midfielder) |
| Enzo Fernández (Midfielder) | Deroy Duarte (Midfielder) |
| Giovani Lo Celso (Midfielder) | Laros Duarte (Midfielder) |
| Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder) | Jamiro Monteiro (Midfielder) |
| Exequiel Palacios (Midfielder) | Kevin Pina (Midfielder) |
| Leandro Paredes (Midfielder) | Yannick Semedo (Midfielder) |
| Thiago Almada (Forward) | Gilson Benchimol (Forward) |
| Julián Alvarez (Forward) | Jovane Cabral (Forward) |
| Nicolás González (Forward) | Nuno da Costa (Forward) |
| José Manuel López (Forward) | Dailon Livramento (Forward) |
| Lautaro Martínez (Forward) | Ryan Mendes (Forward) |
| Lionel Messi (Forward) | Garry Rodrigues (Forward) |
| Nico Paz (Forward) | Willy Semedo (Forward) |
| Giuliano Simeone (Forward) | Hélio Varela (Forward) |
Complete 2026 World Cup schedule
High-profile contests between all remaining clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada this summer.
To make sure you’re in the loop, you can find SeatGeek’s complete schedule of all upcoming matches here.
Huge 2026 concerts at Hard Rock Stadium
Hoping to catch a concert or three this summer, too?
You’re in luck.
Many of the biggest names in music are swooping into Hard Rock Stadium these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee (Sept. 19-20)
• Karol G (Oct. 2-3)
• Usher with Chris Brown (Dec. 3 and 5)
What are the other events coming to Miami? Check out Hard Rock Stadium’s complete 2026 calendar to find the show or game for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.