Add The New York Post on Google 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.
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.
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:
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.
Both teams’ complete rosters can be found here:
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.
Hoping to catch a concert or three this summer, too?
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)
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.
