Lionel Messi kicked off his 2026 World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to secure Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. With this stellar performance, he equalled the all-time goalscoring record in World Cup history. Following the historic match, his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared a touching tribute to the Argentine captain.
Cheering from the stands alongside their three sons—Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro—Antonela celebrated her husband's on-field magic. Taking to social media after the game, she posted family photos with a heartfelt caption: "Let's go Argentina! I'm always by your side, Leo. You are truly amazing!"
The brief but powerful message quickly resonated with fans, highlighting the steadfast support of his life partner throughout a glorious career. Just as they did during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, Messi's family remains a familiar and grounding presence in the gallery. Empowered by their backing in his record sixth World Cup appearance, Messi's opening hat-trick proves his magic on the grandest stage is far from over.
