A teenage tennis prodigy has died in a car crash while celebrating Argentina’s quarter-final World Cup victory.
Luisana Schönberger, known as ‘Luchi’, was travelling in a Volkswagen Golf when the driver reportedly lost control at high speed.
The vehicle slammed into the back of a Toyota Corolla before ploughing into a tree.
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The promising player, who had already climbed to No 4 in the national under-10 rankings, was a passenger in the front seat.
The driver, named as Renzo Retamozo, 20, also lost his life in the accident.
Three other passengers aged 16, 17 and 20 were injured, one critically.
The fatal crash took place on the main avenue in Eldorado City in Misiones Province, Argentina, in the early hours of Sunday morning (12 Jul).
The group had been taking part in street celebrations marking Argentina’s win over Switzerland in the quarter finals of the 2026 World Cup.
A large Argentine flag was spotted in the rear window of their car.
CCTV footage showed the Golf racing behind a Ford Escort.
The Escort swerved to avoid the slower Toyota Corolla, but the Golf ploughed straight into its rear at high speed, as reported by Need To Know.
The police are investigating claims the vehicles may have been involved in an illegal street race.
A third car has been seized by the authorities.
Luisana had trained at the Eldorado Lawn Tennis Club since she was a little girl.
The club called her their “adopted daughter” and praised her huge talent.
The Argentine Tennis Association posted an emotional tribute: “The Argentine tennis family is in mourning.
“With deep sorrow we mourn the loss of Luisana Schönberger.”
They also highlighted her dedication and success in junior events.
Her secondary school, Instituto Superior San José, also paid tribute to the popular pupil.
Friends and the local tennis community have flooded social media with tributes to the talented teenager whose bright future was cut tragically short.
Her funeral took place on Sunday afternoon.
The investigation into her death is ongoing.
Argentina face England in the World Cup semi final tonight.
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