Cape Verde's Lopes Cabral Wins Goal of the Tournament for Stunning Strike Against Argentina
Sidny Lopes Cabral's spectacular equalizer against Argentina has been voted the best goal of the World Cup, as the football world now turns its attention to club transfers.
The story
Cape Verdean midfielder Sidny Lopes Cabral has been awarded the Goal of the Tournament for his magnificent equalizer against Argentina in their Round of 32 clash. The stunning curling shot, which found the far top corner of the net, leveled the score at 2-2 in extra time during their thrilling match in Miami Gardens on July 3.
Despite Cape Verde eventually losing the game 3-2, Cabral's individual brilliance left a lasting impression. His memorable celebration, where he broke free to hug his crying mother and girlfriend in the stands, added to the iconic moment. The goal was selected by a public vote that closed on Monday, July 27, cementing its place in World Cup lore.
Where it stands
The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to claim their second World Cup title. There are no ongoing group standings or knockout bracket developments as the tournament has finished.
Spain maintained an unbeaten record in the final, and their goalkeeper, Unai Simon, set a new record for minutes without conceding a goal. Lionel Messi finished as a top scorer alongside Kylian Mbappé, with eight goals each. Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral won the public vote for Goal of the Tournament, for his strike against Argentina in the Round of 32.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kang-in Lee | Paris Saint-Germain | Atlético Madrid | €40m |
| Crysencio Summerville | West Ham United | Al-Hilal | €64.5m |
| Daizen Maeda | Celtic | Ipswich Town | €11.7m |
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