Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral Takes Home World Cup Goal Award
WHO:
bolavip.com - Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cape Verde
NDTV Sports - Cape Verde national team
The New York Times - Alexis Mac Allister, Emiliano Martinez, Diney, Lionel Messi
MARCA - Lisandro MartÃnez
Goal.com - FIFA
Yahoo Sports - Marcelo, Brazil and Real Madrid legend
Yahoo Sports Canada - Cape Verde national team
WHAT:
bolavip.com - Sidny Lopes Cabral won the Goal of the Tournament award at the 2026 World Cup.
NDTV Sports - Cabral's goal was voted the best of 308 goals scored at the tournament.
The New York Times - Cabral's goal equalized the match at 2-2 during extra time against Argentina.
MARCA - Cape Verde was eliminated after losing 3-2 to Argentina in the Round of 32.
Goal.com - Cabral's goal was recognized as the best goal by fan vote.
Yahoo Sports - Cabral's goal was a right-footed strike into the top corner of the net.
Yahoo Sports Canada - Cabral's goal was a defining moment of the tournament.
WHERE:
bolavip.com - The match took place in Miami Gardens.
NDTV Sports - The goal was scored in the Round of 32 match against Argentina.
WHEN:
NDTV Sports - The goal was scored in the 103rd minute of the match.
Goal.com - The award was announced on FIFA's official website.
WHY:
NDTV Sports - Cabral's goal was celebrated as a standout moment for Cape Verde, who made their World Cup debut.
HOW:
The New York Times - Cabral dribbled past Alexis Mac Allister and curled a right-footed strike from the left edge of the box into the top right corner.
MARCA - Cabral aimed for the top corner and executed a powerful shot after creating space.
(UPDATED July 27, 2026 19:24 UTC)
Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cape Verde has been awarded the Goal of the Tournament at the 2026 World Cup for his stunning equalizer against Argentina, scored in the 103rd minute during their Round of 32 match in Miami Gardens. His right-footed strike into the top corner was celebrated as a defining moment for Cape Verde, who made their World Cup debut, and it was voted the best of 308 goals scored throughout the tournament. Despite Cabral's impressive performance, Cape Verde was ultimately eliminated after losing the match 3-2 to Argentina.