Not Yamal and not Mbappé: FIFA officially selects the best goal of the World Cup

The beauty and importance of Cabral's goal left no chance for the other contenders.

Details: Today, on its official X social media page, FIFA officially recognized the goal scored by Sidny Lopes Cabral in the match against Argentina in the Round of 16 as the best goal of the 2026 World Cup.

The historic moment occurred in the 103rd minute of extra time. With the score at 1-2, the Cape Verdean player cut inside from the left flank and unleashed a powerful shot straight into the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper with absolutely no chance. This goal leveled the score at 2-2 and became one of the most dramatic moments of the entire tournament.

The quality of execution, the significance of the moment, and the caliber of the opposition turned this episode into a true classic of world football. That's exactly why Cabral's strike was named Goal of the Tournament, outshining all other contenders for the award.

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