Fifa reveals final shortlist for 2026 World Cup goal of the tournament
FIFA has announced the full list of contenders for the 2026 World Cup Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The shortlist features standout goals from the group stage through to the semi-finals, with fans voting for their favourites in each phase. The overall winner will be determined after the final between Argentina and Spain. Several players, including Julian Alvarez, Eldor Shomurodov, and Erling Haaland, have already won phase awards for their spectacular strikes.
Match highlights
- Julian Alvarez’s extra-time goal in Argentina’s quarter-final win over Switzerland was voted the best from the quarter-finals and semi-finals, receiving 37.2 per cent of the votes.
- Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) and Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cabo Verde) were winners in the group stage and Round of 32, with 36% and 88.7% of votes respectively.
- Erling Haaland’s thunderous finish for Norway against Brazil won the Round of 16 phase with 34% of the votes.
- The final shortlist includes goals from stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Enzo Fernandez.
- Fans have played a key role in selecting the nominees by voting after each tournament phase.
