Cabral wins W’Cup Goal of The Tournament

File:Cape Verde defender, Sidny Lopes Cabral

Sidny Lopes Cabral’s sensational strike for Cape Verde against Argentina has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 23-year-old defender produced one of the defining moments of the tournament during Cape Verde’s thrilling 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.

After gliding past Alexis Mac Allister, Lopes Cabral unleashed a sublime curling effort that flew beyond Emiliano Martinez into the top corner, a goal that ultimately topped the fan vote ahead of Uzbekistan’s Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti’s Wilson Isidor.

His triumph places him alongside previous winners Maxi Rodriguez, Diego Forlan, James Rodriguez, Benjamin Pavard and Richarlison.