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Antonela Roccuzzo shows off her toned abs as she embraces summer after Argentina's World Cup loss


Antonela is enjoying the rest of the summer


Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi, attends the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 11, 2026.  (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP via Getty Images) © Getty
Jovita TrujilloSenior Writer
AUGUST 5, 2026 4:54 PM EDT

After spending much of the summer in the VIP Box at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Antonela Roccuzzo is slowing things down. 

Antonela is soaking up the rest of the summer© Getty
Antonela is soaking up the rest of the summer

On Wednesday, the Argentine entrepreneur and wife of Lionel Messi shared a gallery of pics from her recent days, trading stadium lights for sunshine.  The carousel opened with a photo of Roccuzzo posing on the bow of a yacht, in a blue and white bikini. She looked out into the ocean, showing off her toned abs, long flowing hair, and tan skin. 

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The next slide was a cozy breakfast scene featuring croissants and a traditional mate, a nod to one of Argentina's most beloved daily rituals.

She also included a snap on the yacht with their mini-me Ciro Messi Roccuzzo, who is growing up to look just like Messi. 

The mother of 3 also gave a glimpse of her latest reads, sharing a photo of Holly Black's bestselling The Folk of the Air trilogy, including El príncipe cruel, El rey malvado, and La reina de nada.

The bestselling fantasy trilogy follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl thrust into the dangerous world of Faerie, where power struggles, political intrigue, and an enemies-to-lovers romance unfold. It's an interesting look into the kind of stories Roccuzzo likes to get lost in.

Another snap showed Roccuzzo relaxing on a floating pool lounger in a red bikini. Once again showing off her ripped abs.

Life after the World Cup

The carousel comes after Messi's performance at the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina took home the silver medal. At 39 years old,  it was believed to be his last World Cup. 

Antonela Roccuzzo, Mateo, Ciro, and Thiago celebrate in the stands at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026© Getty
Antonela Roccuzzo, Mateo, Ciro, and Thiago celebrate in the stands at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026

Roccuzzo and the couple's three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, were fixtures in the stands throughout Argentina's World Cup run, cheering Messi on every step of the way. 

After the game, his number 1 fan shared a heartfelt message on Instagram praising not only his talent but the resilience he's shown throughout his legendary career.

Antonella has been there for Messi during the highs and lows© Getty
Antonella has been there for Messi during the highs and lows

"You'll always be the best," she wrote on Instagram alongside photos of Messi. "But not only because of your talent, but because you never stopped being yourself," she continued.  

Lionel Messi says goodbye to Argentina after tearful World Cup loss© AFP via Getty Images
Lionel Messi says goodbye to Argentina after tearful World Cup loss

She included photos of him with tears in his eyes, the medal around his neck, and a much happier moment when his teammates lifted him into the air following Argentina's quarterfinal victory over Egypt.

She included one of the pics of Messi being thrown in the air after Argentina vs. Egypt© Getty
She included one of the pics of Messi being thrown in the air after Argentina vs. Egypt

"Because no matter what happens, you never give up. You always fight until the end and give everything you have until the very last second," she wrote. "That strength, that mentality and the way you get back up again and again are what make you unique."