Cape Verde was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Argentina 3-2. Sidny Cabral scored a stunning goal in extra time, but it wasn't enough to avoid defeat.

What happened?

The match was played on July 9, 2026, and Sidny Cabral was one of the main players. He scored a stunning goal in extra time, but Argentina managed to turn the game around.

Marcelo's message

Sidny Cabral revealed that he received a message from Marcelo after the match. He said that Marcelo is one of his biggest idols and that he has always admired him.

The celebration

Sidny Cabral also talked about the celebration of his goal. He ran to the stands to hug his girlfriend, Jayley da Cruz, and his mother. However, his mother fainted when he scored the goal.

The confrontation with Messi

Sidny Cabral also commented on the confrontation with Lionel Messi. He said that he didn't realize he was playing against Messi during the match, but that after the final whistle, he thought: 'Did I really play against Messi?'