Agustina Gandolfo, the wife of Inter Milan and Argentina captain Lautaro Martínez, was in the stands at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on 19 July 2026 as Argentina faced Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, bringing their two young children, Nina and Theo. Spain won the match 1–0 thanks to Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute of extra time, with Lautaro remaining an unused substitute.
Profile and Early Life
Born on 6 November 1994 in Mendoza, Argentina, Agustina Gandolfo is a 31-year-old Argentine model, lifestyle influencer, and serial entrepreneur. She grew up in Mendoza with her younger sister, Giuli Gandolfo, and their parents, Sergio Gandolfo and Guadalupe "Ale" Flores. She completed her schooling in Argentina before pursuing higher education, reportedly studying social sciences and later attending Universidad Favaloro in Buenos Aires.
From adolescence, Gandolfo worked in her family's business and opened clothing shops, experiences that gave her the tools to launch new ventures in Italy. On Instagram, she describes herself as covering nutrition, fitness, and fashion, and serves as CEO of Cittanina, Coraje Milano, and Coraje Mendoza. She regularly shares workout routines, nutrition tips, lifestyle content, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her daily life.
Career and Business Ventures
The couple launched a Mediterranean-South American fusion restaurant in Milan in 2022, named Coraje. The venue has become known for its stylish atmosphere, speciality coffee offerings, and a menu inspired by both Italian and Argentine culinary traditions. In an interview with CARAS magazine, Gandolfo explained how the idea came together: "Siempre digo que Coraje es mi primer bebé. Nada fue casualidad: pensé cada detalle, desde la decoración hasta el menú. Estudié muchísimo antes de crearlo." ("I always say Coraje is my first baby. Nothing was left to chance: I thought through every detail, from the décor to the menu. I studied a lot before creating it.")
In April 2026, they expanded their hospitality brand by opening a second location inside Cittanina Lodge & Wine, their private vineyard and estate located in the Las Compuertas wine region of Mendoza, Argentina. Her businesses include:
- Coraje Milano — Italian-Argentine fusion restaurant in the Brera district, Milan (2022)
- Coraje Mendoza — restaurant inside their Mendoza vineyard estate (April 2026)
- Cittanina Lodge & Wine — private vineyard and lodge in Las Compuertas, Mendoza
Relationship and Family
The couple first went public with their relationship in 2018 after Lautaro moved to Italy to begin his career with Inter Milan. The two reportedly first met at a party. After nearly five years together, Lautaro proposed to Agustina in February 2023 with a romantic display of roses, and the couple tied the knot months later at Villa d'Este on Lake Como in Italy. Upon accepting his proposal, Agustina wrote in a video: "To share the rest of my life with you, with our family, to see us grow and learn together… How am I not going to say yes?"
The couple's family grew when Gandolfo announced her pregnancy in November 2020. Their daughter, Nina, was born in February 2021, followed by their son, Theo, in August 2023. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Theo and Nina attended to watch their father play.
2026 World Cup Final and Aftermath
On Sunday, 19 July 2026, Lautaro Martínez and Argentina faced Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford. Spain won 1–0, with Lautaro remaining an unused substitute, though he played a key role in the Albiceleste's journey to the final with three goals and one assist. He returns home with a silver medal to add to the World Cup winners' medal he earned in Qatar in 2022.
Before the tournament, Agustina had already set the tone with a heartfelt tribute to her husband, shared on her Instagram: "From the outside it might look easy… but behind something so beautiful there's so much sacrifice, hard work, tears, difficult days, the weight of distance, and moments when we had to keep going even when we were exhausted. Seeing how it all pays off is your reward. And here we are, as always, by your side, proud of you and happy to celebrate you every step of the way. We love you, captain of our lives." Following the defeat, Lautaro took to Instagram to share his feelings, as reported by Bolavip: "We tried. For the second consecutive World Cup, we reached the final, but this time it wasn't meant to be. I feel so proud to be ARGENTINE. I would have loved to try to help the team on the pitch yesterday, but it is what it is."
Latest Developments
The Coraje restaurant — co-founded in 2022 by Lautaro Martínez and Agustina Gandolfo — continues to attract attention in Milan, where the couple blended Argentine and Italian culinary traditions. A September 2026 feature in La Nación highlighted the restaurant's growing profile, noting that the drinks menu includes wines from the family's own vineyard, which the Gandolfo-Martínez family inaugurated during 2026 in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. While Lautaro Martínez continued his focus on football and the 2026 World Cup, Agustina stayed close throughout the tournament while also building a successful entrepreneurial profile.
