Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral Wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament

Published Jul 27, 04:52 PM UTC

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Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral, 23, has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament award for his spectacular equalizing strike against Argentina in the round of 32. Cabral is the first player from an African nation to receive this honor. His curling right-footed shot from the edge of the box beat Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Despite Cabral's goal, Cape Verde was eliminated after an own-goal in extra time. The goal was voted the best of the tournament, surpassing previous winners like Richarlison (2022) and James Rodriguez (2014). Cabral, born in the Netherlands to Cape Verdean parents, has played for clubs in Germany, Portugal, and Turkey, and currently plays for Trabzonspor.

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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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