Get £30 in free bets ahead of Argentina vs Cape Verde – using ‘TSPORT’

Jul 3, 2026 - 08:30

Argentina and Cape Verde meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday evening in the Round of 32. Lionel Messi arrives with six group stage goals as the reigning champions face the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup knockout stage.

With Messi’s title defence beginning in earnest just miles from his Inter Miami home and Cape Verde chasing one of the great upsets in football history, bet365 are offering new customers the chance to score £30 in free bets. The bookie’s welcome offer is available to everyone signing up for the first time. Simply use our code ‘TSPORT‘ when creating your account.

Following our link will automatically apply our bet365 bonus code ‘TSPORT‘. Please note that this code is optional and will not change the bonus amount in any way.

Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina swept Group J without dropping a point – 3-0 over Algeria, 2-0 over Austria and 3-1 over Jordan – with Messi scoring in all three games to accumulate six tournament goals; he is now joint top with Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot age of 39. Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández provide the platform from midfield, Rodrigo De Paul drives the press, and Lautaro Martínez has already found the net.

Argentina conceded just once in the group stage and arrive in Miami with the look of champions who know exactly what they are doing.

Cape Verde’s story has been one of the tournament’s purest joys. Three draws from three games – 0-0 against Spain, a stirring 2-2 comeback against Uruguay after trailing at half-time, and 0-0 against Saudi Arabia – earned them Group H runners-up spot and a place in history. Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40 years old, produced a seven-save masterclass to deny Spain in their World Cup opener and became an overnight sensation.

Captain Ryan Mendes leads by example across his 101 international appearances, and they have now played at Hard Rock Stadium before – the same venue where they rescued a 2-2 against Uruguay in the group stage.

Grab even more value with bet365

Use our link to head to bet365 and set up an account – provided you haven’t had one before – then simply place an initial £10 wager on your chosen sports market with odds of at least 1/5 (1.20).

The £30 in free bet credits will arrive in your account as soon as that qualifying bet is settled – regardless of whether your bet won or lost.

A great boost ahead of a Round of 32 tie where Messi chases World Cup glory on a pitch he knows better than almost any other, against a Cape Verde side making history with every minute they play.

Messi’s golden tournament to continue as Cape Verde’s fairytale meets its limits

Cape Verde have conceded only twice in 270 group-stage minutes, which commands respect, but they have also faced no opponent remotely close to Argentina’s quality. Their low block was built to contain Spain and Saudi Arabia; containing Messi, Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez for 90 minutes is a different proposition entirely. The reigning champions have eight goals from three games, have kept two clean sheets and conceded once, and arrive at a stadium Messi has played in for Inter Miami — the crowd in Miami Gardens will be overwhelmingly behind them.

Vozinha’s heroics against Spain were extraordinary, but Cape Verde’s outfield players will need to track Messi, Martínez and Álvarez simultaneously for the full 90 minutes – a task that has overwhelmed far more experienced defences in this tournament.

Argentina to win
Messi to score anytime

Cape Verde have earned every ounce of their place in the last 32 and their defensive discipline deserves huge credit. But the gap in individual quality here is the largest of any Round of 32 tie, and with Messi playing close to home against a debut nation with nothing to lose, this has all the ingredients of another landmark night in one of football’s great careers.

Understanding the offer

To qualify:

Register as a new bet365 customer ahead of Argentina vs Cape Verde (18+, UK only)
If you follow our link, our bet365 bonus code – TSPORT – will be automatically applied. Please note that you don’t need to use this specific code to claim the bonus.
Place a qualifying bet of at least £10 at minimum odds of 1/5 (1.20).
Ensure your qualifying bet settles within 30 days of claiming the offer.

You’ll get:

£30 in free bet credits
Credited after the qualifying bet settles
Valid for 7 days from credit

Key terms and conditions of this bet365 offer

Free bets must be used as single bets
Minimum odds of 1/2 (1.50) apply to free bets
Qualifying bet must be placed and settle within the offer period
Certain payment methods excluded

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Zack Lane

Zack Patrick Lane is an enthusiastic sports writer and lifelong Aston Villa supporter who passionately follows the beautiful game. With a most improved player award being his highest accolade in youth football, Zack turned to writing about football rather than playing it. Today, he channels that passion into his commentary, while also keeping a keen eye on a wide range of other sports.

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