The celebration of Antonela Roccuzzo for Lionel Messi's stunning free-kick goal
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Antonela Roccuzzo celebrated Lionel Messi's free-kick goal against Jordan in the 2026 World Cup.
- She wore the Argentine national team's primary jersey, changing her previous superstition from the 2022 World Cup.
- Roccuzzo and her children celebrated the goal, with Messi having entered the match as a substitute.
Antonela Roccuzzo was present at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas to witness Argentina's third match in the 2026 World Cup, where Lionel Messi began as a substitute.
Upon arriving at the stadium, Roccuzzo showcased her chosen jersey for the match. She opted for the Argentine national team's primary jersey, deviating from her superstition during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where she wore the primary jersey only for the debut match before switching to the secondary kit.
Roccuzzo, along with her children Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro, celebrated enthusiastically when Messi scored a stunning free-kick goal, sealing the match at 3-1. The cameras quickly focused on Roccuzzo, who embraced her youngest son, Ciro, in her celebration.
In recent news, Roccuzzo has also joined calls for aid to Venezuela, which has been affected by earthquakes. Prior to the match against Jordan, a moment of silence was observed in tribute to the victims.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.