Antonela Roccuzzo's lucky charm: Messi's wife dons team jersey for Argentina's World Cup semifinal win
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Antonela Roccuzzo, Lionel Messi's wife, showed her support for the Argentine national team during their World Cup semifinal match against England.
- She wore a team jersey, continuing a ritual that began during the 2022 World Cup, alternating between the home and away kits.
- Roccuzzo celebrated Argentina's victory on Instagram, expressing her joy and anticipation for the final.
Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, demonstrated her unwavering support for the national team during their crucial World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England. The match, held at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, saw Argentina secure a spot in the final.
Roccuzzo, a prominent influencer with 41 million Instagram followers, captured attention with her game-day attire. She sported a team jersey, a practice that has become a familiar ritual since the 2022 World Cup. This tradition involves alternating between the team's primary and alternate kits for each match.
During the semifinal, Roccuzzo was seen in a relaxed outfit, pairing a white tracksuit with the iconic sky-blue and white jersey. Her sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro, also wore matching jerseys, underscoring the family's collective support for 'La Scaloneta,' as the team is affectionately known.
Following Argentina's dramatic victory, Roccuzzo took to Instagram to share her elation. She posted a series of moments from the game, captioning them with "Thank you, God! Let's go Argentina! To the Final!" The post highlighted her joy and the team's successful progression to the championship match.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.