Alvarez’s Strike for Argentina Against Switzerland Named  Goal of the Tournament

Julian Alvarez’s stunning strike for Argentina against Switzerland named best goal of the quarter-finals and semi-finals for the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament.  Alvarez has more than played his part in Argentina’s run to consecutive finals at the FIFA World Cup with the striker’s superb effort against Switzerland voted the best goal from the quarter-finals and semi-finals in the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament award. With his side being held by the 10-man Swiss in extra-time and only a few minutes away from facing a penalty shootout, Alvarez conjured an incredible curling finish from outside of the area to give La Albiceleste the lead in an eventual 3-1 victory, propelling his side into the last four. Alvarez’s wonder goal claimed 37.2 per cent of the vote, comfortably beating a number of impressive strikes in the last eight and last four. Andreas Schjelderup’s powerful finish from a seemingly impossible angle against England finished second with 22.3 per cent, while Enzo Fernandez’s long-range thunderbolt equaliser against the Three Lions in the semi-finals took 18.2 per cent in third. Kylian Mbappe’s opening goal against Morocco left him in fourth with 9.7 per cent, ahead of Jude Bellingham’s first strike against Norway and Pedro Porro’s effort against France, on 8.6 per cent and 3.9 per cent respectively. This is the penultimate step in the process towards deciding the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament following the naming of winners after the Group Stage, Round of 32 and Round of 16. A final vote will be held at the end of the tournament. WORLD CUP 2026 FINAL: They Meet Again for Football’s Greatest Prize. From One Generation to the Next—When Lionel Messi Meets Lamine Yamal on Football’s Biggest Stage By Paul Lucky Okoku *MATCH DETAILS* * Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final *Fixture: Argentina  vs Spain  *Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 *Kickoff: 3:00 PM EDT * Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium *Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA The Journey to New York Every World Cup begins with 48 nations dreaming. It ends with only one nation holding history in its hands. For six unforgettable weeks, the FIFA World Cup has once again reminded us why football remains the world’s most beloved sport. Across Mexico, Canada, and the United States, millions have celebrated together, endured heartbreak together, and witnessed moments that will live on long after this tournament ends. Heroes have emerged. Dreams have been fulfilled. Others have been painfully shattered. Every World Cup tells a different story. This one has delivered dramatic comebacks, breathtaking goals, tactical masterclasses, emotional farewells, and young stars announcing themselves on football’s biggest stage. Now only two nations remain. Argentina. Spain. One trophy. One champion. One final opportunity to make history. Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Final is more than a meeting between two outstanding teams. It is a clash of football philosophies, generations, and legacies. The Road to the Final Champions are never crowned by reputation alone. They earn the right one match at a time. Spain’s journey has reflected everything that has defined their football throughout this tournament—composure, technical excellence, intelligent movement, and unwavering faith in possession. A disciplined 2–1 victory over Belgium in the quarterfinals was followed by another composed 2–1 triumph against France in the semifinals, where Spain controlled possession, dictated the tempo, and once again showed why they have been among the tournament’s most consistent teams. Argentina’s path told a different story. The defending champions reminded the football world that true champions are never beaten until the final whistle. Against England in the semifinal, they recovered from a late deficit, equalized dramatically, and found the winning goal when the pressure was at its highest. It was another victory built on resilience, belief, and championship mentality. Spain reached the final by controlling matches. Argentina reached it by controlling moments. And sometimes, in football, moments matter more than possession. Two Different Roads. One Destination That contrast is precisely what makes this World Cup Final so compelling. Spain wants to dominate the ball. Argentina wants to dominate decisive moments. Spain patiently constructs attacks. Argentina patiently waits for opportunities. Neither philosophy is superior. Both have earned their place

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