Messi and Argentina nearly bowed out of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 when they found themselves trailing Egypt 0-2 until the 78th minute of the match in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday.
However, the defending champions came back in a dramatic fashion, scoring three goals in the final 12 minutes to win 3-2.
Messi experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. He missed a penalty early on when Argentina was trailing 0-1.
He eventually redeemed himself by providing the assist for Cristian Romero, who reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the 78th minute.
Four minutes later, Messi himself found the back of the net, leveling the score at 2-2. In the second minute of added time, Enzo Fernandez headed in the winning goal to secure the victory, allowing Argentina to continue their World Cup journey.
Antonela Roccuzzo and her children in the stands during Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 of the World Cup at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta, USA, on July 7, 2026. Photo: Instagram/@antonelaroccuzzo |
After the match, Roccuzzo posted a photo of herself and her three children wearing Argentina’s number 10 jerseys in the stands, cheering on her husband.
In the photos, she also showed off the exquisite and expensive watch from Audemars Piguet. The brand is widely considered one of the “Holy Trinity” of Swiss watchmakers, alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.
The timepiece is the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37, featuring an elegant pastel blue strap that matches the color of the Argentina national team jersey.
According to Insane Luxury Lifethe 37mm diameter design is expertly crafted from 18K rose gold and features a bezel set with 32 diamonds totaling approximately one carat. The light blue dial boasts Audemars Piguet’s signature “Mega Tapisserie” design. The watch has a listed price of $67,390.
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A close up of Antonela Roccuzzo’s diamond-encrusted Audemars Piguet. Photo by Instagram/@antonelaroccuzzo |
Messi and his wife are widely known for their love of luxury watches. While Messi boasts a multi-million dollar collection of rare Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet timepieces, Roccuzzo is frequently seen wearing expensive designs from top Swiss watchmakers, according to WatchGuys.
Following the 3-2 victory over Egypt, Messi became the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cup knockout matches.
With his equalizer, the 39-year-old Argentina captain continues to lead the race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with eight goals. The crucial strike also extended his all-time scoring record at the World Cup to 21 goals.
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