Lopes Cabral has expressed his delight after being crowned the winner of the Goal of the Tournament award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the recognition as a moment he will cherish forever.
The forward’s stunning strike was voted the standout goal of the tournament, capping an unforgettable World Cup campaign with one of the competition’s most prestigious individual honours.
Reacting to the achievement, Cabral admitted he was overwhelmed with emotion after learning his goal had been selected as the best of the tournament.
“I am very happy with this achievement… that I won the most beautiful goal in the World Cup. I can’t describe how grateful I am for this moment,” he said.
The award recognises the finest goal scored throughout the tournament, with Cabral’s spectacular effort earning widespread acclaim from fans and football pundits alike.
Winning the accolade adds another milestone to the attacker’s career and cements his place in World Cup history, with his memorable strike set to be remembered as one of the defining moments of the 2026 tournament.
