- Jul 28
Sidny Lopes Cabral's extra-time curler for Cape Verde against Argentina voted FIFA World Cup 2026 best goal
FIFA announced on Monday that Cape Verde international Sidny Lopes Cabral has won the fan vote for the best goal of the 2026 World Cup, for a 103rd-minute strike that briefly levelled the last-16 tie with Argentina at 2-2.
- Jul 4
Argentina survives Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller at World Cup
Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal of the tournament but defending champions Argentina needed extra time and an own goal to beat debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 16.
