World Cup 2026: FIFA chooses the best goal of the tournament!

Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning equalizer against Argentina has been crowned the finest strike of the 2026 World Cup. FIFA confirmed the decision through their official X account earlier today.

The Cape Verdean winger produced the magic in the 103rd minute of extra time, with his side trailing 2-1. Receiving the ball on the left flank, he drove inside before rifling an unstoppable drive into the far top corner, giving the Argentine keeper no opportunity to react. That momentous effort restored parity at 2-2 and stood as one of the competition's most electrifying highlights.

The combination of technical brilliance, immense pressure, and the prestige of the opponent cemented this goal among football's timeless moments. Ultimately, Cabral's heroics triumphed over every other goal in the tournament to claim the coveted accolade.

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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