2026 World Cup: Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal crowned the best of the tournament

Cape Verde continues to reap the rewards after its remarkable run at the 2026 World Cup. Eliminated in the round of 32 for their first ever participation in a world finals, the Blue Sharks nevertheless leave with a prestigious distinction thanks to Sidny Lopes Cabral.

The 23-year-old full-back saw his stunning goal against Argentina named "Best Goal of the 2026 World Cup" . During the match played in Miami, the Trabzonspor player unleashed a magnificent curling shot with his right foot that nestled into the top corner, leaving the Argentinian goalkeeper with no chance.

This achievement won over supporters and observers, beating the goals of Uzbek Eldor Shomurodov and Haitian Wilson Isidor in the vote held at the end of the competition.

Visibly moved after receiving this award, Sidny Lopes Cabral reflected on this unforgettable moment: "When I looked up and saw the ball fly into the top corner, I wondered what had just happened. I could hardly believe it. Watching my teammates celebrate, hands on their heads, I understood that we had just experienced an exceptional moment."

By winning this trophy, the Cape Verdean defender etches his name into the annals of the most beautiful goals in recent World Cup history. He succeeds Maxi Rodríguez (2006), Diego Forlán (2010), James Rodríguez (2014), Benjamin Pavard (2018), and Richarlison (2022), thus joining a very prestigious circle in world football. Eliminated in the round of 32 in their first-ever appearance at a World Cup finals, the Blue Sharks nevertheless leave with a prestigious award thanks to Sidny Lopes Cabral.

The 23-year-old full-back saw his stunning goal against Argentina named "Best Goal of the 2026 World Cup" . During the match played in Miami, the Trabzonspor player unleashed a magnificent curling shot with his right foot that nestled into the top corner, leaving the Argentinian goalkeeper with no chance.

This achievement won over supporters and observers, beating the goals of Uzbek Eldor Shomurodov and Haitian Wilson Isidor in the vote held at the end of the competition.

Visibly moved after receiving this award, Sidny Lopes Cabral reflected on this unforgettable moment: "When I looked up and saw the ball fly into the top corner, I wondered what had just happened. I could hardly believe it. Watching my teammates celebrate, hands on their heads, I understood that we had just experienced an exceptional moment."

By winning this trophy, the Cape Verdean defender etches his name into the annals of the most beautiful goals in recent World Cup history. He succeeds Maxi Rodríguez (2006), Diego Forlán (2010), James Rodríguez (2014), Benjamin Pavard (2018) and Richarlison (2022), thus joining a very prestigious circle in world football.

With the story of Mariano Closs and with the complete play, the song of Sidny Lopes Cabral is the best of its kind.

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