Meet World Cup WAGs: Antonela Roccuzzo, Georgina Rodríguez and More

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The WAGs of the 2026 World Cup are kicking things up a notch.

The soccer tournament began across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico on June 11th, and attention is focused not only on the players but also on their significant others – often called “WAGs.” While Victoria Beckham was once the most famous partner of a player, many new partners are now enjoying the limelight since David Beckham’s retirement.

Consider Antonela Roccuzzo, who is married to Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi. They grew up together in Argentina and were childhood sweethearts, officially becoming a couple in 2009. They married in 2017 and have three sons: Thiago (13), Mateo (10), and Ciro (8).

Throughout Messi’s incredible career, Antonela Roccuzzo has always been by his side, and he remains deeply in love with her.

In a 2019 interview with Marca, he described her as having many positive traits. He highlighted her resilience and cheerful attitude, noting she handles everyday challenges with grace and consistently approaches problems admirably. He also praised her intelligence and overall well-roundedness.

Any list of WAGs – wives and girlfriends of famous athletes – wouldn’t be complete without Georgina Rodríguez, who is engaged to Cristiano Ronaldo from the Portuguese national team. They first met in 2016 when Rodríguez was working at a Gucci store in Madrid, and their relationship became public in January 2017.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez showed everyone what relationship goals look like in August when Ronaldo proposed with a stunning diamond ring. The couple are parents to twins, Eva Maria and Mateo, age 8, and daughters Alana, 7, and Bella, 3.

Rodríguez confirmed it on Instagram, writing, “In this life and all those to come.” The message was originally in Spanish.

Along with Romina Roccuzzo and Josefina Rodríguez, Bruna Biancardi, a Brazilian model and influencer who is dating soccer star Neymar, will be in attendance. The couple, who recently rekindled their relationship in 2024, are parents to two young daughters: Mavie, age 2, and Mel, 11 months old.

I’ve been following Isabel Haugseng Johansen’s story for a while now, and it’s so sweet! She and Erling Haaland actually go way back – they were childhood sweethearts, meeting while playing in the same youth soccer academy. It’s amazing to see how their relationship has grown, and she’s been so supportive of him, even moving with him to England when he joined Manchester City. They recently welcomed a little boy in December 2024, and I couldn’t be happier for them both!

To learn more about the international players competing in the 2026 World Cup, continue reading.

Age: 18

World Cup Team: Spain

Current Soccer Club: FC Barcelona (Spain)

Position: Midfielder

Despite being very young, Yamal has quickly become a standout soccer player. He’s already won a major international championship and was a close second in the running for the prestigious Golden Ball award in 2025, which recognizes the world’s best player.

Age: 38

World Cup Team: Argentina 

Current Soccer Club: Inter Miami CF (United States)

Position: Forward

Honestly, everyone is talking about Messi, and rightly so! He’s just… the most incredible footballer ever, with more trophies than anyone! And can you believe it? He won the World Cup, and now he’s so close to doing it again as captain! No one has ever done that before, winning World Cups back-to-back. I’m completely obsessed, and I think everyone should be!

Age: 41

World Cup Team: Portugal

Current Soccer Club: Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia)

Position: Forward

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the best soccer players ever, and for good reason. He’s scored more than 970 career goals and continues to add to that total. Remarkably, he’s reached over 100 goals with each club he’s played for – including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus – plus over 130 while representing his country.

 

Age: 32

World Cup Team: England

Current Soccer Club: Bayern Munich (Germany)

Position: Forward

Harry Kane is widely considered one of the top strikers of his generation and is captaining England’s national team for the third World Cup in a row. He recently scored the goal that won their practice game against New Zealand on June 6th.

Age: 23

World Cup Team: Germany

Current Soccer Club: Bayern Munich (Germany)

Position: Midfielder

Jamal Musiala earned the nickname “Bambi” early in his professional soccer career, starting at age 16, because of his elegant style of play. He first played in the World Cup in 2022.

Age: 34

World Cup Team: Brazil

Current Soccer Club: Santos FC (Brazil)

Position: Forward

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known simply as Neymar, is Brazil’s all-time top scorer, breaking Pelé’s long-standing record in 2023. He’s now aiming to help his team win the World Cup again – something they haven’t done since 2002.

Age: 40

World Cup Team: Croatia

Current Soccer Club: AC Milan (Italy)

Position: Midfielder

Luka Modrić is widely regarded as Croatia’s best-ever soccer player. He led his national team to a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup and has appeared in over 190 international matches – more than any other Croatian player.

Age: 27

World Cup Team: France

Current Soccer Club: Real Madrid (Spain)

Position: Forward

Mbappe won the World Cup when he first played in 2018. Though France narrowly lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout in 2022, he’s determined to succeed again this year.

Age: 25

World Cup Team: Brazil

Current Soccer Club: Real Madrid (Spain)

Position: Forward

Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, known as Vini Jr., is a Brazilian soccer sensation who received The Best FIFA Men’s Player award and finished second in the Ballon d’Or rankings in 2024. As he enters his second World Cup, he aims to help Brazil win their first championship in 24 years.

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