Lionel Messi reunites with family during World Cup campaign
Argentina captain Lionel Messi enjoyed a family reunion with his wife and sons during a break in the 2026 World Cup.
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Following a hard-fought extra-time victory against Cape Verde, Argentina captain Lionel Messi took a moment to recharge. The Inter Miami star spent his day off reuniting with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their three sons—Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.
Antonela shared heartwarming glimpses of their reunion on social media, with the post captioned, "We love you, Messi. Together again." The photos quickly gained viral attention as supporters celebrated the emotional reset for the Argentine talisman.
On the pitch, the 39-year-old remains in historic form, netting seven goals in the competition so far and scoring in every match of the tournament. His recent strike against Cape Verde brought his career tally at the World Cup to 20 goals, cementing his status as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
The focus now shifts to the knockout stages. Argentina are set to face Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, at Atlanta Stadium. The match marks a highly anticipated encounter between Messi and Mohamed Salah, who is leading the Egyptian side into the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.