As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, Mexican forward Julián Quiñones has become one of the tournament's most talked-about figures. The Colombian-born striker, who now represents Mexico, has netted three crucial goals, including the historic first goal of the entire competition against South Africa. But behind his on-pitch success is a quiet, stable home life with his wife, Ana Gabriela Amato, a fitness model and digital creator.
Who Is Ana Gabriela Amato?
Ana Gabriela Amato, known on social media as Ana Gabriela Amato, has built a following of nearly 200,000 on Instagram by sharing health and fitness routines, athletic lifestyle content, and artistic photography. Despite her public presence, she maintains strict privacy controls, keeping details like her birthday hidden and limiting posts to family portraits and matchday support from the stands.
The couple's relationship began quietly in 2020, during Quiñones' time with Tigres UANL in Monterrey. After two years of dating away from the media spotlight, they announced their engagement in April 2022 and held a civil marriage ceremony in December of that year. Their family grew in December 2023 with the birth of their first daughter, a milestone that coincided with Quiñones' championship run at Club América. Amato also has an older son from a previous relationship, and Quiñones has developed a close bond with him over the years.
Quiñones' World Cup Impact
On the pitch, the Al Qadsiah striker has been clinical. He scored the opening goal of the entire World Cup in the 9th minute against South Africa, secured a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic with a 61st-minute strike, and broke the deadlock against Ecuador in the 22nd minute of the Round of 32 to secure a 2-0 victory. His form has been a key factor in Mexico's tournament run, alongside veteran striker Raúl Jiménez.
Quiñones' move to the Saudi Pro League with Al Qadsiah has kept him in peak condition, allowing him to lead Mexico's attack with confidence. For fans curious about the man behind the goals, his partnership with Ana Gabriela offers a glimpse into the grounded life that fuels his success.
For more on Mexico's World Cup journey, check out our coverage of Mexico's Round of 16 possibilities and the preview of their match against Ecuador.
