Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup Goal of the Tournament for strike vs Argentina

Published Jul 27, 04:52 PM UTC

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Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral, 23, has been awarded the 2026 FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament for his spectacular equalizing strike against Argentina in the last-32 round. Cabral is the first player from an African nation to win the award. With Cape Verde trailing 2-1 in extra time, Cabral dribbled past Alexis Mac Allister and curled a right-footed shot into the top corner past Emiliano Martinez. Although Cape Verde ultimately lost 3-2 after an own goal, the goal became a tournament highlight. Cabral, born in the Netherlands to Cape Verdean parents, has played for clubs including Benfica and Trabzonspor. Previous winners include Richarlison (2022), James Rodriguez (2014), and Benjamin Pavard (2018).

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup Goal of the Tournament for strike vs. Argentina

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