‘What a strike!’ – Cabral hits brilliant goal to draw Cape Verde level in extra time
FIFA WC26
3-2
Finished
3-2
Finished
Key moments
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29'
Goal
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) scores!! -
59'
Goal
DEROY DUARTE (Cabo Verde) scores!! -
68'
Yellow card
KEVIN PINA (Cabo Verde) is booked -
92'
Goal
Lisandro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!! -
103'
Goal
SIDNY LOPES CABRAL (Cabo Verde) scores!! -
111'
Goal
DINEY BORGES (Cabo Verde) scores an -
115'
Yellow card
Gonzalo MONTIEL (Argentina) is booked by
Squads
Argentina squad
- Selected
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6 Lisandro MARTINEZ
Defender -
7 Rodrigo DE PAUL
Midfielder -
10 Lionel MESSI
C Forward -
13 Cristian ROMERO
Defender -
16 Thiago ALMADA
Forward -
20 Alexis MAC ALLISTER
Midfielder -
22 Lautaro MARTINEZ
Forward -
23 Emiliano MARTINEZ
Goalkeeper -
24 Enzo FERNANDEZ
Midfielder -
25 Facundo MEDINA
Defender -
26 Nahuel MOLINA
Defender -
1 Juan MUSSO
Goalkeeper -
2 Marcos SENESI
Defender -
3 Nicolas TAGLIAFICO
Defender -
4 Gonzalo MONTIEL
Defender -
5 Leandro PAREDES
Midfielder -
8 Valentin BARCO
Midfielder -
9 Julian ALVAREZ
Forward -
11 Giovani Lo Celso
Midfielder -
12 Geronimo RULLI
Goalkeeper -
14 Exequiel PALACIOS
Midfielder -
15 Nico GONZALEZ
Midfielder -
17 Giuliano SIMEONE
Forward -
18 Nico PAZ
Forward -
19 Nicolas OTAMENDI
Defender -
21 Jose Manuel LOPEZ
Forward
Cabo Verde squad
- Selected
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1 VOZINHA
Goalkeeper -
3 DINEY BORGES
Defender -
4 PICO LOPES
Defender -
6 KEVIN PINA
Midfielder -
7 JOVANE CABRAL
Midfielder -
13 SIDNY LOPES CABRAL
Defender -
14 DEROY DUARTE
Midfielder -
15 LAROS DUARTE
Midfielder -
20 RYAN MENDES
C Forward -
21 NUNO DA COSTA
Midfielder -
22 STEVEN MOREIRA
Defender -
2 STOPIRA
Defender -
5 LOGAN COSTA
Defender -
8 JOAO PAULO
Midfielder -
9 GILSON BENCHIMOL
Forward -
10 JAMIRO MONTEIRO
Midfielder -
11 GARRY RODRIGUES
Midfielder -
12 MARCIO ROSA
Goalkeeper -
16 YANNICK SEMEDO
Midfielder -
17 WILLY SEMEDO
Midfielder -
18 TELMO ARCANJO
Midfielder -
19 DAILON LIVRAMENTO
Forward -
23 CJ DOS SANTOS
Goalkeeper -
24 WAGNER PINA
Defender -
25 KELVIN PIRES
Defender -
26 HELIO VARELA
Midfielder
During their World Cup 2026 match, Cape Verde demonstrated fighting spirit when Sidny Cabral delivered an outstanding goal during extra time to equalise against Argentina for the second time in the fixture. The strike attracted widespread commendation for its technical excellence and composure under pressure in a tournament of the highest stakes.
Cabral's finish exemplifies Cape Verde's determination and capacity to respond after conceding. The goal's timing in extra time underscores the team's resolve to remain competitive throughout a closely contested encounter against a strong opponent.
- Cape Verde equalised for a second time against Argentina via Sidny Cabral's extra-time goal in World Cup 2026
- Cabral's strike was praised as brilliant and incredible, keeping the match level
- The goal highlights Cape Verde's resilience in recovering from multiple deficits