Cape Verde forward Sidny Lopes Cabral scores a standout goal during a match against Lionel Messi’s Argentina, with multiple reports describing it as a contender for the “goal of the World Cup.” The goal comes in extra time, when Cabral finds the net for Cape Verde despite the broader challenge of facing Argentina’s attack led by Messi. Despite Cabral’s strike, Cape Verde ultimately loses the match 2-3. The accounts emphasize the contrast between Cabral’s individual moment and the final result, where Argentina’s overall performance is enough to secure the win. While the specific play-by-play details are not expanded in the provided coverage, both reports agree on the key points: Cabral scores in extra time, his goal is widely praised, and the match ends with Argentina defeating Cape Verde by three goals to two. The coverage focuses on Cabral’s finish and its impact on the game’s narrative, even as it does not change the final scoreline.