Praia, Cape Verde – Web Desk: Cape Verde forward Sydney Lopes Cabral has been awarded the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament for his stunning equalizer against Argentina in the Round of 32 .
The goal came in extra time as Cabral dribbled past Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister before lifting the ball over goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez into the top corner to make it 2-2. His remarkable strike beat out other contenders, including goals from Uzbekistan’s Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti’s Wilson Isidor .
A Dream Moment
Cabral described the moment as unforgettable. “Scoring at the World Cup is every player’s dream—but doing it against a team like Argentina, in that way, was an incredible moment,” he said .
In a heartwarming twist, his mother passed out in the stands from sheer excitement during the celebration, as Cabral had promised he would run to her first if he scored .
Recognition from a Legend
After the match, Cabral received a message from Brazilian football legend Marcelo, who told him he had voted for his goal as the tournament’s best .
