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Trabzonspor’s Cape Verde defender Sidny Cabral continued to shine on make headlines at the world stage. 2026 World Cup. After his dramatic extra‑time winner against Argentina in the 2024 World Cup round‑of‑16 and the Best Goal award for that strike, Cabral round‑of‑16, he repeated the feat two years later. In the 2026 World Cup round‑of‑16, he equalised for Argentina later when his right‑foot strike in the 103rd minute with a right‑foot strike equalised the 2026 round‑of‑16 match at 2‑2. The goal, scored after dribbling past Alexis Mac Allister, a goal was later voted by fans as FIFA’s Hyundai Goal of the Tournament, edging out entries from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and others. Argentina ultimately prevailed 3‑2 after extra time and reached FIFA announced the final. award from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Cabral, who had recently moved transferred from Benfica to Turkish side Trabzonspor in June, received a personal congratulatory message from Benfica, was congratulated by former Real Madrid and Brazil star Marcelo. Argentina eventually won 3‑2 after extra time, advancing to the final and eliminating Cabral’s Cape Verde side. The successive accolades have heightened both his profile and that of Trabzonspor, underscoring the club’s successful summer recruitment strategy and its impact beyond Turkish football.