Argentina WAGs at the World Cup 2026: Meet the women behind the Albiceleste

Argentina arrive in USA as defending champions, led by Lionel Messi at his sixth and final World Cup. However, the Albiceleste bring more than just football royalty.

Behind the squad stands a group of women who are, in their own right, just as compelling.

From a pop star planning a wedding to a PE teacher turned influencer, here are the six most talked-about WAGs heading to the World Cup with Argentina.

Antonela Roccuzzo: The First Lady of world football

Simply put, no WAG in football history comes close to Antonela Roccuzzo. She and Messi grew up together on the same streets of Rosario. When a childhood friend died in a car accident, Messi flew home to support her. Their relationship began shortly after.

They married in 2017, raised three sons and moved from Barcelona to Paris to Miami. Meanwhile, Antonela has built her own empire. She boasts 40 million Instagram followers –second most – and serves as a UNICEF ambassador while fronting major brands.

Furthermore, she carries the weight of representing the nation’s greatest-ever footballer with effortless grace. In short, she is incomparable.

Mandinha Martinez: The entrepreneur behind Dibu

Emiliano Martinez met his wife Mandinha at a bus stop in London. He introduced himself. She agreed to a coffee. Years later, they are married, raising two children and building businesses on two continents.

Mandinha founded MiSuenos Kids in 2014, a children’s interior design company with stores in London and Watford. Additionally, she has grown her personal social media platform to over 800,000 followers. Meanwhile, Dibu has become arguably the world’s best goalkeeper.

Together, consequently, they are one of Argentine football’s most grounded and enduring couples.

Maria Emilia Ferrero: Julian’s PE teacher turned icon

Maria Emilia Ferrero and Julian Alvarez both grew up in Cordoba. Nevertheless, they only got together in 2020, just as Alvarez’s career was taking off. She initially followed him to Manchester as a physical education teacher, quietly working while he was winning trophies.

Then, in early 2026, they welcomed their son Amadeo. Shortly after, Alvarez walked Amadeo onto the pitch before a Argentina friendly against Zambia. He scored, naturally. Fans immediately fell in love with both of them.

Ailen Cova: Mac Allister’s childhood friend and chosen partner

Ailen Cova’s story is, above all, one of loyalty rewarded. She and Alexis Mac Allister grew up together in Argentina. However, their relationship became romantic after Mac Allister’s big split with Camila Mayan in 2022: a breakup that turned legal, with Mayan filing a lawsuit.

Throughout the controversy, Cova stood firm. Mac Allister, for his part, publicly credited her with giving him stability and happiness. Since then, the couple have built a quiet, devoted life together in Liverpool. Moreover, Cova’s charm has made her a firm favourite with Reds fans.

Valentina Cervantes: Enzo’s reconciliation story

Valentina and Enzo split in 2024 but that wasn’t it. Reports soon emerged that a fellow squad member was “sniffing around” Cervantes. Fernandez, consequently, moved quickly and the pair were spotted reunited at Selfridges in London holding hands, visiting Prada, kissing.

They had quietly reconciled. Cervantes, a childhood sweetheart and mother of two of Enzo’s children, handled the entire episode with remarkable composure. Furthermore, she has remained close to Antonela throughout, with the two regularly supporting each other publicly.

Tini Stoessel: Argentina’s biggest pop star and soon to be a bride

Tini Stoessel needs no football introduction. With 21 million Instagram followers, a Disney acting career and sell-out Latin pop tours to her name, she is famous entirely on her own terms. Nevertheless, her love story with Rodrigo De Paul has gripped Argentina for years.

They first got together in 2021. Then they broke up in 2023. Subsequently, they reconciled in early 2025, with Tini spotted cheering De Paul at the Atletico Madrid derby. By December 2025, she confirmed what fans had long suspected: wedding plans are underway.

When asked on Paraguayan television whether they might marry in 2026, via HOLA, she smiled and said: “It’s possible, we really want to get married.” Therefore, this World Cup will not just be about football for Tini. It could mark the beginning of an entirely new chapter.