Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe beaten to World Cup Goal of the Tournament award as iconic strike vs Argentina takes the prize
A stunning curling strike by Cape Verde against Argentina has been officially named the best goal of the 2026 World Cup.
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The brief
Lopes Cabral has won the World Cup Goal of the Tournament award for a curling shot scored against Argentina. The selection means high-profile players, including Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, did not receive the honor.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports and the Tampa Bay Times confirms the official nature of the result, while The Times of India specifically identifies Lopes Cabral as the scorer. Goal.com emphasizes that the award went to the iconic strike over contenders like Messi and Mbappe.
FIFA is highlighting other long-range goals from the tournament, featuring players such as Messi and Dembele.
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Quick answers
Who won the World Cup Goal of the Tournament award?
Lopes Cabral of Cape Verde won the award for a curling goal scored against Argentina.
Which famous players were beaten for the award?
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were beaten to the prize.
What other goals is FIFA highlighting?
FIFA is showcasing various long-range goals from the 2026 World Cup, including those by Messi and Dembele.
Coverage (7)
- 🚨🎥 Sidny Lopes Cabral wins FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament award Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- Lopes Cabral stunner for Cape Verde voted best World Cup goal ESPN · 9h ago
- Curling shot by Cape Verde vs. Argentina voted best goal at World Cup Tampa Bay Times · 9h ago
- 🔝 Official: Cape Verde scored the best goal of the World Cup Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- Messi, Dembele and more: Watch all long-range goals at World Cup 2026 FIFA · 9h ago
- Lopes Cabral's curling goal against Argentina voted FIFA World Cup's best goal The Times of India · 9h ago
- Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe beaten to World Cup Goal of the Tournament award as iconic strike vs Argentina takes the prize Goal.com · 9h ago broke it first
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