Antonela Roccuzzo once again expressed her admiration for Lionel Messi on Tuesday, capturing the sentiment of countless fans. "Let's go Argentina @leomessi, words fail me now," the Rosario native shared on Instagram following Argentina’s thrilling comeback against Egypt (3-2) in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
The post, shared from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, features Antonela with her three sons—Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro—sporting Argentina's iconic number 10 jersey in the stands.
The match was among the most intense of the tournament so far. Egypt took an early lead with Yasser Ibrahim scoring in the 15th minute, followed by Mostafa Zico in the 67th. Argentina faced additional challenges, including a missed penalty by Messi—saved by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir—and a free kick that struck the post.
The comeback unfolded in the final moments: Cristian Romero reduced the deficit in the 79th minute, Messi equalized in the 83rd, and Enzo Fernández secured the 3-2 win, sparking a collective celebration captured in Antonela’s post.
With his goal, Messi reached 20 career World Cup goals, solidifying his position as the tournament's all-time leading male scorer.
Antonela’s "words fail me now" is not just an isolated remark but the pinnacle of a series of heartfelt messages she has shared throughout the tournament.
After Messi's hat trick against Algeria on June 17, Antonela posted on Instagram: "Let’s go Argentina!!!! Always with you @leomessi!!!! You are amazing!!!"
Her post following Messi’s brace against Austria on June 22 garnered over 4.3 million likes, with the message: "What a privilege to witness you making history time and again. I love you."
Antonela has been a constant presence at all of Argentina's 2026 World Cup matches, always in the stands with her sons, becoming a phenomenon parallel to her husband's athletic achievements.
This Tuesday’s post amassed over 1.4 million likes and nearly 18,000 comments in mere hours, demonstrating the impact of each public appearance by the couple during the tournament.
Argentina moves on to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, set to face the winner of the Colombia-Switzerland match, with Messi leading as the tournament’s top scorer and a fan base—led by his own family—that struggles to find words to describe the unfolding events.
Key Insights on Argentina's World Cup Journey
What was the score of Argentina's comeback against Egypt?
Argentina won the match 3-2 after a dramatic comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cup goals has Messi scored?
Lionel Messi has scored 20 career World Cup goals, making him the tournament's all-time leading male scorer.
Who scored the goals for Argentina in their match against Egypt?
Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernández scored for Argentina in their 3-2 victory over Egypt.