Sidny Lopes Cabral wins FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament
Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral's right‑foot strike in the 103rd minute against Argentina equalised the round‑of‑16 match at 2‑2. The goal, scored after dribbling past Alexis Mac Allister, was later chosen by fan voting as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Hyundai Goal of the Tournament, beating entries from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Eldor Shomurodov and Wilson Isidor.
Cabral, who transferred from Benfica to Turkish club Trabzonspor in June, received a personal congratulatory message from former Real Madrid and Brazil star Marcelo after the match. The award places his name alongside previous winners Maxi Rodríguez, Diego Forlán, James Rodríguez, Benjamin Pavard and Richarlison. Argentina eventually won the game 3‑2 after extra time, eliminating Cape Verde.
The match took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, and the decision was announced by FIFA.
Entities: Argentina national football team · Argentina national team · Cape Verde national football team · Cape Verde national team · Emiliano Martínez · FIFA · Lionel Messi · Marcelo (former Real Madrid and Brazil star) · Sidny Lopes Cabral · Trabzonspor
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The goal was selected as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Hyundai Goal of the Tournament by fan voting. (FIFA)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Argentina won the match 3‑2 after extra time. (Match result)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Cabral’s goal beat votes for Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Eldor Shomurodov and Wilson Isidor. (Fan voting results listed Cabral ahead of those players.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Real Madrid and Brazil star Marcelo sent Cabral a congratulatory message after the match. (Marcelo)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cabral transferred to Trabzonspor from Benfica in June. (Sidny Lopes Cabral)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sidny Lopes Cabral scored a goal in the 103rd minute against Argentina, equalising the match at 2‑2. (Sidny Lopes Cabral)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The goal was struck with Cabral’s right foot from near the left corner of the penalty area. (Match description provided.)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The award adds Cabral’s name to a list of previous winners that includes Maxi Rodríguez, Diego Forlán, James Rodríguez, Benjamin Pavard and Richarlison. (FIFA)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States. (Match venue)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cabral beat Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Eldor Shomurodov and Wilson Isidor in the Goal of the Tournament vote. (FIFA fan vote)