The battle of the World Cup final WAGs: As Spain and Argentina fight it out on the pitch, how do their wives and girlfriends compare… and which side has the REAL winning support squad

The World Cup final has arrived, and while England’s dream is over, the stage is set for a monumental showdown as Argentina battles Spain for global glory. 

After Spain’s 2-0 win over France on Tuesday and Argentina’s 2-1 triumph over England the following day, the two teams are preparing to battle it out at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with kickoff at 8pm. 

While Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez get ready to face Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal on the pitch, both teams’ glamorous and devoted WAGs will be cheering on their partners from the stands.

But behind the keratin-smooth tresses, designer handbags and perfectly organised Instagram feeds are a host of accomplished women who have built successful careers and loyal followings worlds apart from their superstar other halves.

Argentina already boasts a powerful WAG line-up, including the wife and childhood sweetheart of an all-time great, a chart-topping Latin pop star, a restaurant owner and a PE teacher.

Spain’s roster is just as impressive, with the squad featuring fitness influencers,  professional ballet dancers, Artificial Intelligence specialists and entrepreneurs who largely stay out of the spotlight.

As the world holds their breath for the match of the year tonight, we take a closer look at the women behind both finalists…

ARGENTINA 

Antonela Roccuzzo 

Wife of Lautaro Lionel Messi 

Antonela Roccuzzo, 38, is widely regarded as the ‘First Lady of World Football’ and has been by Lionel Messi’s side since the pair first met as five-year-olds in their hometown Rosario, Argentina.

The childhood sweethearts married in a star-studded ceremony in Rosario in June 2017, dubbed Argentina’s ‘wedding of the century’, with guests including Luis Suarez, Neymar, Gerard Piqué and Shakira.

Together they share three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, and are considered one of football’s most admired families.

Before becoming one of the world’s most recognisable football wives, Antonela studied dentistry before later working in social communications, while also modelling for Argentine fashion brand Ricky Sarkany and becoming a UNICEF ambassador.

She has since launched her own fashion collaborations with activewear brand Alo Yoga and sportswear brand Adidas and regularly accompanies Messi throughout his career in Europe and now the United States.

Originally from Rosario in Santa Fe Province, Antonela frequently shares glimpses of their luxury lifestyle, family holidays and fashion campaigns on her Instagram page, @antonelaroccuzzo, where she has amassed an incredible 41 million followers.

Despite their global fame, the couple continue to remain devoted to their roots, with childhood photos posted online highlighting a love story spanning more than three decades.

Tini Stoessel 

Fiancé of Rodrigo De Paul 

Martina ‘Tini’ Stoessel, 29, is one of Latin America’s biggest pop stars and has been engaged to Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul after the couple rekindled their romance following a brief split in 2023.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tini first shot to international fame as the lead actress in Disney Channel’s hit Argentianian teen series Violetta, before launching a hugely successful music career with multiple chart-topping albums, including Cupido and Un Mechón de Pelo.

She and De Paul began dating in 2021 shortly after the footballer’s separation from his former partner Camila Homs, with whom he shares two children, as reported by People. 

Despite months apart in 2023 following a brief separation, the couple reunited and are now planning to marry, with reports suggesting a wedding could take place later this year.

De Paul has famously tattooed Tini’s name across his stomach, while the pair also share matching sun tattoos as a symbol of their relationship.

Away from football, Tini has become one of Argentina’s most influential celebrities, collaborating with some of the biggest names in Latin music, including Becky G and Anitta, while regularly selling out arenas across the world.

She regularly shares music releases, glamorous photoshoots and behind-the-scenes moments from her life with more than 21 million followers on Instagram at @tinistoessel.

Agustina Gandolfo 

Wife of Lautaro Martínez 

Agustina Gandolfo, 30, has been alongside Argentina striker Lautaro Martínez throughout his rise from Racing Club to becoming a World Cup winner and one of Europe’s elite forwards.

Born in Mendoza, Argentina, she first met Martínez in Buenos Aires shortly before his move to Italy, after the pair were famously introduced at a party by Wanda Nara, the former wife of Argentine footballer Mauro Icardi.

The couple have since married and share two children together, building a family life in Milan while Lautaro captains Inter Milan.

Away from football, Agustina has established herself as a successful entrepreneur, launching businesses centred around food, wellness and lifestyle.

Alongside her modelling career, she also owns and runs Coraje, a chic and popular restaurant in Milan, according to Grazia.

Her social media has earned a loyal following thanks to her fitness routines, healthy recipes, wellness advice and behind-the-scenes family moments.

Agustina regularly shares updates with her 1.6 million Instagram followers on @agus.gandolfo, where fans also get a glimpse into life with one of Argentina’s most-loved football families.

Thanks to their down-to-earth personalities and strong family values, Agustina and Lautaro are widely regarded as one of Argentina’s most popular football couples. 

Valentina Cervantes 

Partner of Enzo Fernández   

Valentina Cervantes, 26, is an Argentine influencer, model and former English teacher who has been in a long-term relationship with Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández since they were teenagers.

Born in San Martín, in Greater Buenos Aires, she studied bilingual education and initially pursued a career in teaching before putting it on hold as Enzo’s football career took off across Europe, as reported by Essentially Sports. 

The couple have built a life together through Fernández’s moves from Argentina to Portugal, England and the international stage, and are proud parents to two children, daughter Olivia and son Benjamín.

Although they briefly split in late 2024, the pair reunited the following year and have since continued to share family life together.

Valentina has since carved out her own career as a model and social media personality, becoming one of Argentina’s most recognisable football partners in her own right.

Her Instagram page, @valucervantes, has amassed more than 3.2 million followers, where she regularly shares family moments, fashion content and behind-the-scenes glimpses of life with Fernández. 

Despite sacrificing her teaching career to support her partner’s football journey, Valentina has built a successful platform of her own with a loyal fanbase across South America.

Ahead of Argentina’s win against The Three Lions on Wednesday, she admitted that her nation’s meeting with England will be ‘strange’ due to their family’s deep ties to their adopted country.

The couple then welcomed son Benjamín while based in England, with Cervantes explaining that his birth was a factor in why the whole family did not participate in one of Argentina’s most notorious anti-English chants.

‘We don’t let him jump when they sing “whoever doesn’t jump is English”,’ Cervantes explained in a video interview with Aire de Santa Fe, naming a celebration that both players and fans alike have been participating in at this year’s World Cup.

Emilia Ferrero    

Girlfriend of Julian Alvarez

Emilia Ferrero, 26, has been in a relationship with Argentina and Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, 26, since 2020, although the pair have known each other since they were teenagers growing up in Córdoba, Argentina.

A former hockey player and qualified PE teacher, Emilia followed Álvarez across Europe as his career took off, first moving to England after his transfer to Manchester City before relocating to Spain when he joined Atlético Madrid in 2024.

Despite keeping a lower profile than many of Argentina’s other football partners, she has built a loyal social media following of more than 660,000 on Instagram at @emiliafferrero.

Emilia regularly shares snapshots of their travels, family life and life abroad, while largely staying out of the spotlight compared to some of the national team’s more high-profile WAGs.

The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Amadeo, earlier this year, marking a new chapter in their long-term relationship.

According to The Sun, she has often spoken publicly about supporting Álvarez throughout his career, previously writing: ‘I will follow you wherever you ask me to’ and ‘I’m going to cheer you on for the rest of my life’. 

Although they are not yet married, Emilia has remained by the striker’s side throughout his rise from River Plate to becoming a World Cup winner and one of Argentina’s biggest stars.

Camila Galante 

Wife of Leandro Paredes 

Camila Galante, 34, has been married to Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes since 2017 after the couple fell in love growing up together in their hometown of San Justo, Buenos Aires Province.

The childhood sweethearts dated for more than a decade before tying the knot in an intimate ceremony in December 2017, the same year Paredes made his senior debut for Argentina.

Together they share three children, Victoria, Giovanni and Lautaro, and regularly give fans a glimpse into their close-knit family life.

Away from football, Camila has built a successful career as an entrepreneur, launching her own beauty brand, Camila Galante Co., in 2021, where she also models her cosmetics collections.

She has also established herself as a fitness model and social media personality, frequently sharing fashion, lifestyle and family content online.

Camila has amassed more than 1.1 million followers on Instagram at @ccamilagalantee, where she documents everything from family holidays to supporting Paredes on international duty.

Despite her husband’s success on the pitch, Camila has created a strong brand in her own right while balancing motherhood and running her growing business.

After more than 15 years together, the pair remain one of Argentina’s longest-standing football couples, supporting one another from childhood right up to World Cup glory. 

Caro Calvagni 

Wife of Nicolas Tagliafico 

Carolina ‘Caro’ Calvagni, 37, is an Argentine fitness model, entrepreneur and social media personality who has been alongside Argentina defender Nicolás Tagliafico for more than a decade.

The couple first met when Tagliafico was still playing for Argentine club Banfield, after a friend of Caro’s mother introduced them through Facebook.

After years together, the pair got engaged during a romantic holiday in the Maldives before officially marrying in a private civil ceremony during the pandemic.

They later celebrated their love with a lavish World Cup-themed wedding reception in Buenos Aires in December 2022, shortly after Argentina’s historic victory in Qatar. 

Although Caro and the Lyon defender do not have children, they frequently share their lives with their beloved dogs, who have become a regular part of their travels around the world.

Away from football, she has built a successful career in fitness and fashion, launching her own activewear and sportswear brand, Calvagni.

Caro has gained a huge following on Instagram, with more than 1.6 million followers on @carocalvagni, where she shares workout routines, healthy lifestyle tips, fashion content and glimpses into her life with her superstar husband. 

Mandinha Gama

Wife of Emiliano Martínez

Amanda ‘Mandinha’ Gama, 34, is the Brazilian-born wife of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and has been by his side since they first met in London in 2013 after his move to Arsenal.

The couple’s love story began at a bus stop, where Martínez spotted Mandinha and later admitted it took him a long time to build up the courage to ask her out.

They married in May 2017 at the historic Brocket Hall in England and now share two children together – son Santiago and daughter Ava.

Martínez famously missed the birth of Ava while representing Argentina at the Copa América – a tournament he later helped the country win.

Away from football, Mandinha is an interior designer and runs Mi Sueños Kids, a business specialising in luxury nursery décor and personalised children’s playrooms, according to Town & Country Magazine. 

Originally from Brazil, she has since embraced life in Argentina and England while supporting her husband through his transformation from Arsenal goalkeeper to World Cup-winning hero.

Despite being married to one of football’s biggest stars, Mandinha maintains a notably private lifestyle compared to many WAGs, although she has built a following of more than 800,000 on Instagram at @mandinha_martinez.

Muri López Benítez

Girlfriend of Lisandro Martínez

Muri López Benítez, 26, is an Argentine influencer and fashion creator who has been in a relationship with Manchester United and Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez for over a decade. 

Born in Argentina, Muri has built a career through social media, where she shares fashion, beauty, lifestyle and travel content with her growing online audience.

Muri has also become a familiar face among Argentina’s football partners, often appearing alongside the national team’s WAGs during major tournaments and celebrations.

Her Instagram page, @muriillopez, has attracted more than 400,000 followers, with fans following her stylish outfits, holidays and behind-the-scenes moments.

Muri and Martínez, who welcomed a daughter, Aurora, in 2025, have kept much of their relationship private but regularly share glimpses of their life together, supporting each other through Lisandro’s rise from Argentina to European football.

She has supported Lisandro throughout his career at Ajax, Manchester United and with the Argentina national team, including during his World Cup-winning campaign.

Although she prefers to stay away from the centre of the spotlight, Muri has created her own identity beyond football through her fashion-focused presence online. 

Ailén Cova

Girlfriend of Alexis Mac Allister

Ailén Cova, 27, is an Argentine model and social media personality who has been in a relationship with Liverpool and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister since late 2022.

The couple grew up together as childhood friends in La Pampa, Argentina, before their relationship later developed into a romance after Mac Allister’s separation from his former partner Camila Mayan.

Their relationship attracted significant media attention due to the circumstances surrounding their romance, but the pair have since built a life together away from much of the spotlight.

Ailén has supported Mac Allister throughout his success with Liverpool and Argentina, including his role in the national team’s World Cup triumph.

The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Alaia, in September 2025, marking a new chapter in their relationship.

Away from football, Ailén has established herself as a model and influencer, sharing fashion, lifestyle and family content with her followers online.

Her Instagram account, @ailencova, has grown to a significant audience, with fans following her glamorous style and glimpses into life alongside one of Argentina’s midfield stars.

Although they have faced public scrutiny, Ailén and Mac Allister remain one of Argentina’s most talked-about football couples as they continue building their family together.

SPAIN

Ines Garcia Santos 

Girlfriend of Lamine Yamal

All eyes are currently on 21-year-old Ines Garcia Santos, the gorgeous girlfriend of Spain’s youngest player Lamine Yamal, who recently celebrated his 19th birthday this month. 

The couple confirmed their relationship in May after appearing together at Barcelona’s end-of-season team dinner following months of speculation.

Before going public, they were spotted enjoying a holiday together in Greece, sparking widespread dating rumours, as reported by Spanish sports newspaper Diario AS. 

Ines, who is originally from Seville, quickly shut down claims that she had ended a five-year relationship to be with Yamal.

She has built a successful career as a lifestyle and fashion influencer, regularly posting travel, beauty and outfit content online.

Her Instagram account, @ineesgaarcia, has quickly grown to around 1.1 million followers, making her one of the most-followed partners of Spain’s national team players.

Despite the public attention surrounding their romance, the couple prefer to keep  details of their relationship private, with little-to-no photos of the pair uploaded to social media. 

Currently, there are no confirmed reports that they live together. 

Ainhi Garcia 

Girlfriend of Nico Williams

Ainhi Garcia, 24, has been linked to Spain forward Nico Williams, 24, since early 2025 after the pair reportedly transitioned from close friends to a couple.

The two are said to have first met through Williams’ younger sister before their relationship became romantic.

Ainhi works professionally in the field of Artificial Intelligence, giving her a career outside the football spotlight. 

Since dating Williams, she has attracted a growing audience on her Instagram page @ainhigarcia, where she regularly shares travel, lifestyle and everyday content.

Her Instagram following – currently at 60.K followers – continues to rise since announcing her relationship to the player. 

The couple, who do not appear to live or have children together, occasionally share glimpses of their life together online while generally keeping their romance low-key.

Alejandra Dorta

Girlfriend of Pedro González

Alejandra Dorta, 22, is the girlfriend of Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri, 23, whose full name is Pedro González.

The couple made their first public appearance together in December 2025 at the Premier Padel Tour Finals in Barcelona.

Since then, Alejandra has occasionally been spotted supporting Pedri from the stands alongside the partners of other Spain players.

She is believed to work as a model and social media personality, although she keeps much of her professional life private.

Her Instagram, @alejandraadorta, which boasts 131K followers, mainly features fashion, travel and lifestyle content rather than details about her relationship.

Despite his growing status in the world of football, both she and Pedri prefer to stay away from excessive media attention.

Laura Abla 

Girlfriend of Dani Olmo

Laura Abla, 27, is the longtime girlfriend of Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, with the couple believed to have been together since around 2023.

The German model, influencer and podcaster regularly shares fashion, beauty and travel content with her 425K followers on her Instagram page, @lauraabla.

She has frequently been seen supporting 28-year-old Olmo at major football tournaments and club matches.

While Dani often keeps his private life away from the spotlight, the pair have occasionally shared moments from their travels together.

Laura has continued to grow her social media profile throughout the World Cup, as well as through collaborations with major fashion and lifestyle brands like Dior, L’Oreal Paris and H&M.

Represented by Attached agency, the ‘It girl’ has graced several covers, including recently at Blonde Magazine, walked the runway for Rebekka Ruetz and Nowrubi at Berlin Fashion Week, and featured in editorial shoots for Vogue and Glamour Magazine.

Ana Pelayo 

Girlfriend of Pablo Gavira

Ana Pelayo has been romantically linked to Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi, whose full name is Pablo Gavira, since the middle of 2025.

Gavi, now one of Spain’s brightest young stars at the age of 21, reportedly met 22-year-old Pelayo through his sister, Aurora.

Ana, from Seville, has built a strong social media following of over 500K followers by regularly posting travel, fashion and lifestyle content on her page @anapelayozz.

She is believed to continue focusing on her influencer career while supporting Gavi throughout his football career, according to Diario AS. 

In March 2026, Ana launched a high-profile athleisure partnership with Alo Yoga showcasing their lounge and activewear.

She has also partnered with Armani Beauty for a major holiday campaign that saw her promote their seasonal luxury cosmetics line. 

Lola Liberal 

Wife of Mikel Merino

Lola Liberal is the wife of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino, 30, with the couple having been together since around 2019 before marrying in a private ceremony in 2024.

They recently welcomed their first child, a son named Marco, and often share tender family moments on social media.

During the coronavirus lockdown in 2020, the pair became an internet sensation after Merino amusingly used Lola as a substitute weight during his home workouts. 

The couple, now regarded one of Spain’s most popular football families, have recently been seen enjoying time together in Los Angeles with their young son..

Lola – who has not publically disclosed her exact age and date of birth – has a background in communications and regularly posts lifestyle and family content for her roughly 20,000 Instagram followers on her page, @lolaliberal.

Since news of their relationship emerged, interest in her online presence has increased significantly. 

Claudia Rodríguez 

Partner of Marc Cucurella

Claudia Rodríguez, 26, has been with Spain defender Marc Cucurella, 27, since their teenage years, with the couple beginning their relationship around 2018.

Although they are not married, they have built a five-strong family together, sharing three children: sons Mateo and Río, and daughter Bella.

Claudia works as a full-time content creator and frequently shares family life, parenting and travel content on her Instagram page, @_claurodri, which currently boasts 270K followers. 

Cucurella – considered one of the best left-backs in the world – and Claudia have also spoken publically about their eldest son Mateo’s autism and continue raising awareness about the condition.

Last year, Cucurella jokingly marked their anniversary by calling it ‘the longest eight years of my life’ before adding a laughing emoji, as reported by The Sun.

They previously lived in England during his time at Chelsea in 2022 before relocating following his career moves to La Liga club Real Madrid. 

Sara Botello 

Wife of Aymeric Laporte

Sara Botello, 31, is the wife of 32-year-old Spain defender Aymeric Laporte after the couple married in 2023 following several years together.

The pair first met during Laporte’s early playing days in Spain while he was with Athletic Bilbao.  

Their wedding was later attended by a string of high-profile guests, including Laporte’s former Manchester City teammates and Rodri. 

Sara and Laporte have two children together, though they generally keep their family life away from public attention.

Sara, a former cheerleader from Bilbao, played futsal for several years as a child before pursuing dance, according to Athlon Sports. 

She currently works as a professional contemporary ballet dancer, setting her apart from many other Spain WAGs whose primary careers are as influencers and models. 

Although she occasionally shares family moments on her Instagram page, @sara_botello, she maintains a much more private social media presence and has largely stayed out of the football spotlight throughout their relationship.

Laura Iglesias 

Girlfriend of Rodri

Laura Iglesias has been in a relationship with 30-year-old Spain midfielder Rodri, full name Rodrigo Hernández, since around 2016 after meeting while they were both university students.

Their relationship is widely regarded as one of the most stable and private among Spain’s national team players.

Laura, believed to be in her late twenties, is in the medical field and has deliberately chosen to stay away from the public spotlight despite Rodri’s success.

Although she’s busy training to become a surgeon, she still makes time to support her 2024 Ballon d’Or winner boyfriend on the pitch, having previously been spotted accompanying him at the French Open in May 2024. 

Unlike many football partners, she rarely appears on social media or attends high-profile public events – a decision that is reflected in her humble following account of just 2.7K people on her Instagram page, @laura_i_rodriguez. 

The couple are not married and have no children but have remained together for nearly a decade, with Rodri often speaking about valuing privacy and keeping his personal life separate from football.

Paddy Noarbe 

Wife of Marcos Llorente

Paddy (Charlotte) Noarbe, 30, is the wife of Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente, with the couple having dated since meeting at high school in 2013 before marrying in June 2023.

Llorente, 31, famously proposed to her inside Atlético Madrid’s stadium in 2021 after surprising her with a video tribute that ended with him getting down on one knee.

The romantic proposal quickly went viral and was praised by football fans around the world. They now remain one of Spain’s most recognisable football couples. 

In February 2025, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Amor, who was born on Valentine’s Day.

Football aside, Paddy is a successful fitness influencer and entrepreneur who has built a strong online following through health, nutrition and wellness content.

She continues to run her fitness-focused business while regularly sharing family and lifestyle updates online with her 282K followers on her Instagram page, @paddy.8.

Llorente has described her as the ‘perfect’ life partner, and the pair frequently post about their life together.