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13-Year-Old's Tie Goal Wins Goal-of-Tournament Vote

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) scored a curling shot that tied Argentina 2-2 in extra time of Cape Verde’s round-of-32 World Cup match in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, winning the public vote for goal of the tournament.
His mother fainted after his goal, which was later voted best of the tournament’s 308 goals.
He climbed into the tribune, hugged his girlfriend and searched for his mother after his goal.

History

Historical Context

Davor Šuker’s curling strike against Germany in the 1998 World Cup remains one of the most celebrated goals. FIFA introduced a fan-voted Goal of the Tournament award in 2006, letting supporters pick the best goal after each competition. In that tradition, 13-year-old Sidny Lopes Cabral’s equaliser for Cape Verde in Miami Gardens won the poll, showing how fan-driven accolades now spotlight emerging talent worldwide.

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Story summary

Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) scored a curling shot that tied Argentina 2-2 in extra time of Cape Verde’s round-of-32 World Cup match in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, winning the public vote for goal of the tournament.
His mother fainted after his goal, which was later voted best of the tournament’s 308 goals.
He climbed into the tribune, hugged his girlfriend and searched for his mother after his goal.

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