Hyundai Motor Unveils Stage-Based Voting for FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament SEOUL, June 29, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Company announced today the launch of a revamped voting system for its FIFA World Cup™ fan engagement initiative, Hyundai Goal of the Tournament, tailored for the 2026 World Cup. The updated format introduces a stage-based voting structure, allowing fans to participate in selecting the best goals at each phase of the tournament, culminating in a final global vote to determine the ultimate winner. This change aims to deepen fan interaction and celebrate iconic moments throughout the competition. The Hyundai Goal of the Tournament, first introduced in 2006, has become a hallmark of the brand’s commitment to connecting with global football fans. Over the years, it has recognized memorable goals that define World Cup history. For instance, in 2006, Argentina’s Maxi Rodríguez secured the award for his stunning volley against Mexico in the Round of 16. The program continued to honor standout performances, such as Diego Forlán’s strike in the 2010 South Africa™ third-place match, James Rodríguez’s goal against Uruguay in the 2014 Brazil™ Round of 16, and Benjamin Pavard’s powerful strike against Argentina in the 2018 Russia™ final. Brazil’s Richarlison’s bicycle kick against Serbia in the 2022 Qatar™ final marked the latest addition to this legacy. For the 2026 tournament, Hyundai Motor is enhancing the voting process to maintain fan engagement throughout the competition. The new stage-based format will enable fans to vote for the best goal during the group stage, select winning goals in each knockout round, and ultimately choose the overall champion through a final global vote.#fifa_world_cup_2026 #james_rodriguez #hyundai_motor_company #maxi_rodriguez #diego_forlan
