Official: Cabral's strike against Argentina selected as World Championship goal

2026-07-27 20:13 © Reuters

FIFA officially announced which goal became the most beautiful at the 2026 World Cup.

The most beautiful goal was scored against Argentina during the match's extra time. It was executed by Cape Verde forward Sidney Lopes Cabral.

The goal, born out of nowhere, equalized the score, but in the end, the Argentinians scored another and won 3:2 against the tournament's underdogs.

Even world champion Emiliano Martinez could not save the shot.

The goal that stole your hearts all the way to the top. 💙⚽️
Sidney Lopes Cabral is your Hyundai Goal of the Tournament winner at the FIFA World Cup 2026! 🌟#FIFAWorldCup #Hyundai #HGOTT #HyundaiGOTT2026 @Hyundai_Global pic.twitter.com/jeZ7kqI1CG

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 27, 2026