Cape Verde have been one of the standout stories of the expanded 2026 World Cup, with the African nation going unbeaten throughout the group stage to book their place in the last 32.
They opened their campaign by holding pre-tournament joint favourites Spain to a goalless draw before earning another impressive point in a thrilling 2-2 stalemate with Uruguay.
A third successive draw, this time a 0-0 result against Saudi Arabia, sealed their place in the knockout stage at the first World Cup in their history.
The challenge does not get any easier in the Round of 32, however, as Cape Verde face defending champions Argentina for a place in the last 16.
Can Cape Verde shock the world? African minnows are 11/1 outsiders to upset Argentina
For those expecting Cape Verde to produce one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, they are 10/1 outsiders to win the tie. Argentina, meanwhile, are overwhelming 1/20 favourites to progress.
If you want an even longer price, there are 20/1 odds available for Cape Verde to win the game in regulation time.
Alongside the standard match odds, Sky Bet are offering four Price Boosts for the Round of 32 clash.
They include Lionel Messi to register 3+ shots on target at 1/1, Enzo Fernandez to have 1+ shot on target from outside the box at 7/2, Cristian Romero to be shown a card at 6/1, and Messi to score 2+ goals at 11/4. All four selections include extra time.
Messi has been in scintillating form at the World Cup, scoring six goals in his first three matches.
Romero, meanwhile, picked up 12 cards for Tottenham in the Premier League last season, receiving 10 yellow cards and two reds.
- All odds are correct at the time of publication
