2026 World Cup: 12 Finalists Announced for Most Beautiful Goal Award
The day after Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, FIFA announced the 12 shortlisted goals for the tournament's most beautiful goal award. Among the 308 total goals scored across 48 teams in 16 stadiums across three host countries, the selection includes Kylian Mbappé's powerful strike against Senegal, which made him the top scorer in French national team history. Other notable nominees include Lionel Messi's first goal of the tournament against Algeria and Jude Bellingham's solo run through the French defense during the France-England match. The article lists several candidates including Kerim Alajbegović of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Julian Alvarez of Argentina, though specific video content requires cookie consent to display.
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