FIFA has confirmed that the goal scored by the representative of Cape Verde, Sidny Lopes Cabral, has been chosen as the most beautiful goal of the 2026 World Cup.

With this achievement, the left back enters history as the first footballer to represent an African national team and win this prestigious award at a World Championship.

The award was given thanks to the spectacular goal he scored in the match of the stage of the 1/8 of the final against Argentina. In extra time, Cabral elegantly dribbled past Alexis MacAllister and then struck from the edge of the box, leaving goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez no chance to react.

Although Cape Verde were eliminated after an own goal conceded in the final moments of extra time, the historic journey to the world’s top 16 teams, in their first ever World Cup appearance, remained one of the most special and surprising stories of the tournament.

Now, Sidny Lopes Cabral’s masterpiece has been officially immortalized by FIFA, as it has been declared the most beautiful goal of the 2026 World Cup, securing a special place in the history of the World Championships.

The goal that stole your hearts all the way to the top. 💙⚽️Sidny 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

Source: prizrenpost