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Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cape Verde wins FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:14 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cape Verde wins FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament
Summary

Sidny Lopes Cabral from Cape Verde has won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award for his remarkable long-range goal against Argentina. The goal, scored during the Round of 32 match in Miami, helped level the score at 2-2 before Argentina ultimately won 3-2. Lopes Cabral's strike was celebrated as a highlight of the tournament and received the most votes in a public poll. This recognition marks a historic achievement for Cape Verde in their first-ever World Cup appearance, showcasing the player’s skill and contribution to the team's performance in the tournament.

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By the Numbers
  • •Lopes Cabral scored against Argentina in the Round of 32
  • •The goal was a long-range strike into the top corner
  • •Cape Verde lost the match 3-2 to Argentina
  • •The award was determined by fan voting
  • •Lopes Cabral previously played in Germany's lower divisions
Latest Updates
  • 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨🎥 Sidny Lopes Cabral wins FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament award
  • 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — 🔝 Official: Cape Verde scored the best goal of the World Cup
What they're saying
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Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral has been crowned the winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award after his sensational strike against Argentina topped the public voteThe midfielder'...

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Sidny Lopes Cabral’s stunning right-footed strike for the Cape Verde national team against Argentina has officially been chosen as the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The ...

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