Curling shot by Cape Verde’s Lopes Cabral against Argentina voted best goal at 2026 World Cup
Summary
Sidny Lopes Cabral from Cape Verde scored the best goal at the 2026 World Cup, according to a public vote. His curling shot tied the match against Argentina during the round of 32, making history for Cape Verde before they lost 3-2.Key Facts
- Sidny Lopes Cabral scored a curling shot goal against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
- This goal tied the game 2-2 in extra time.
- Cape Verde lost the match 3-2 to Argentina, the defending champions.
- Lopes Cabral’s goal was voted the best of 308 goals in the tournament by the public.
- FIFA created a shortlist of 12 goals for fans to vote on.
- Lopes Cabral celebrated by running to hug his girlfriend and looking for his mother, who fainted after he scored.
- Cape Verde played four games, including a 0-0 draw against Spain, the eventual champions.
- Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, had a notable performance during the tournament.
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