Geneva, July 28 -- Cabo Verde player Sidny Lopes Cabral's curling strike against Argentinain the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was voted Goal of the Tournament, FIFA has announced.
The African side forced extra time after the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes. Lisandro Martinez restored the lead for the 2022 World Cup champion before Lopes Cabral equalizedin spectacular fashion.
In the 103rd minute, the Cabo Verde left-back collected the ball on the left, cut inside Alexis Mac Allister and curled a perfectly placed right-footed shot into the top corner beyond Emiliano Martinez.
"It was simply surreal," Lopes Cabral told FIFA. "It's an enormous honor and the kind of recognition every player dreams of. I'm incredibly grateful fo...