Antonela Roccuzzo shows her look for Argentina vs. Switzerland, keeping the 'cábala' intact

Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, arrived at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City sporting Argentina's black and blue alternate jersey for the team's 2026 World Cup quarterfinal match against Switzerland. This fashion choice is more than just style; it's a continuation of her established "cábala," or superstition, regarding the team's jerseys.

Roccuzzo and her sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro, opted for the alternate kit, adhering to a pattern she has followed throughout the tournament. She wore the primary white and sky-blue jersey in odd-numbered matches (the first, third, and fifth games) and the alternate jersey in even-numbered encounters (the second, fourth, and sixth games). This consistent alternation has become her new lucky charm.

While Roccuzzo and her children followed the alternate jersey rule, other family members present in the VIP box demonstrated more freedom in their choices, displaying a mix of both the primary and alternate kits throughout the World Cup. This contrasts with the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where Roccuzzo notably stuck with the alternate jersey for six consecutive matches after an initial loss, a decision also mirrored by other Messi family members like Jorge and Celia.