Trabzonspor signing Cabral scores stunning World Cup goal vs Argentina

Sidny Lopes Cabral, the Cape Verde forward signed by Turkish club Trabzonspor on a five‑year deal from Benfica, scored an extra‑time winner in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 against Argentina. The strike, described as one of the tournament’s most beautiful goals, was celebrated by fans and highlighted by Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who complimented the quality of the finish.

Cabral said he was thrilled to have scored against Lionel Messi and praised the experience of playing for his national team on football’s biggest stage. Although Cape Verde eventually lost the match and exited the tournament, the goal gave the island nation its first appearance in the knockout phase and boosted expectations for Cabral’s upcoming season with Trabzonspor, whose supporters eagerly await his debut.