The 2026 World Cup is upon us, and the England squad’s wives and girlfriends might just make it the most glamorous tournament to date. Managed by Thomas Tuchel for the summer event in North America, the Three Lions will be cheered on by their partners, who include models and influencers. Many are childhood sweethearts, having supported the football stars from their school days to their high-flying careers.
There’s no denying that the WAGs always capture attention at the World Cup. It’s been 20 years since the Baden-Baden resort was taken over by party girls Victoria Beckham, Cheryl, and Coleen Rooney. WAG culture looks different now, but the time Fabio Capello ‘banned’ partners from visiting during training due to past escapades remains memorable. As Abbey Clancy, Alex Curran, Elen Rivas, and Louise Owen descended on the German spa town, they brought chaos, later compared to a ‘circus’ by Rio Ferdinand. Posh Spice reportedly took 30 pairs of jeans and 60 pairs of sunglasses, while Rivas got stuck at Stansted with five suitcases. Expensive shopping sprees included spending £57,000 in one hour at luxury boutiques, and Curran was billed for 60 bottles of £75 pink champagne. Their hedonistic antics earned them the label ‘hooligans with visas’ from Spanish newspaper ABC. This pop culture moment is still vivid, though the current WAGs are more demure, with many preferring to stay on the sidelines.
Meet the WAGs for 2026
Harry Kane and Katie Goodland
Captain Harry Kane, 32, confirmed his relationship with Katie Goodland in 2025. They went to school together, and he proposed on a beach getaway. They married in June 2019, and Goodland, a sports science graduate and fitness instructor, has four children with Kane: Ivy, Vivienne, Louis, and Henry.
Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson
Right winger Bukayo Saka, 24, proposed to Tolami Benson during a romantic date at a London hotel. Benson, a Birmingham University graduate in public relations and media, works as a senior planning executive.
Declan Rice and Lauren Fryer
Declan Rice, 27, has been with Lauren Fryer for almost a decade. They started dating in high school. Fryer faced online trolling and deactivated her Instagram, but Rice defended her, calling her the ‘love of my life’. They have a son, Jude.
Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro
Jude Bellingham, 22, is dating model Ashlyn Castro, 28, from Los Angeles. She has 648k Instagram followers and has been linked to Michael B Jordan and Terance Mann. She calls Bellingham ‘the most thoughtful, kind-hearted, hard-working incredible human’.
Jordan Pickford and Megan Davison
Jordan Pickford, 32, married Megan Davison in March 2020. They met at secondary school and have three children: Arlo, Ostara, and Misty. Davison is an influencer and often shares home life on social media.
Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi
Marcus Rashford, 28, rekindled his romance with Lucia Loi last year. They were engaged in 2022 but split in 2023. After reuniting, they spent time in Spain while Rashford played for Barcelona on loan.
Dean Henderson and Millie
Dean Henderson, 29, married Millie in 2022. They keep their romance private but have two children. Millie supported him through personal tragedy, including the loss of his father.
Jordan Henderson and Rebecca Burnett
Jordan Henderson, 35, married Rebecca Burnett in 2017. They have three children. Burnett keeps a low profile but is often pitchside.
John Stones and Olivia Naylor
John Stones, 31, married Olivia Naylor, 37, last year. They have a baby boy. Naylor is a former beautician and entrepreneur.
Eberechi Eze and Izuthe Mulatto
Eberechi Eze, 27, married Izuthe Mulatto. They met at 15. Mulatto is a nurse and has deleted her social accounts for privacy.
Ollie Watkins and Ellie Alderson
Ollie Watkins, 30, married Ellie Alderson in May 2025. She has a diploma in interior design, and they have two children.
Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating
Anthony Gordon, 25, is engaged to Annie Keating, a makeup artist. They have a baby boy and keep their relationship private.
Reece James and Mia McClenaghan
Reece James, 26, has been dating Mia McClenaghan, 25, for six years. She is a law graduate and model who keeps her Instagram private.
