UMVA has learned that the WAG culture has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades, and it's now more fascinating than ever.
The England squad, managed by Thomas Tuchel, is set to take on Croatia in their first World Cup game, accompanied by their glamorous wives and girlfriends, who are a far cry from the party girls of the past.
Many of these WAGs are childhood sweethearts, having grown up with their footballer partners from school days to their high-flying careers, and they're now bringing a sense of elegance and sophistication to the World Cup.
It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the Baden-Baden resort was taken over by party girls like Victoria Beckham, Cheryl, and Coleen Rooney, who became infamous for their raucous antics and extravagant spending sprees.
Fast-forward to today, and the WAGs are still making headlines, but for all the right reasons - meet the stunning partners of England's star players, who are flying out to support their loved ones in the World Cup.
Captain Harry Kane, 32, has been married to Katie Goodland since 2019, and she's been his rock throughout his career, having known him since childhood.
Kane's partner is a sports science graduate and fitness instructor, and she has four children with him, but she's managed to keep a low profile despite being in the public eye.
Bukayo Saka, 24, is loved up with Tolami Benson, a senior planning executive in London, who has been his girlfriend for five years and recently got engaged in a romantic proposal.
Benson studied public relations and media at Birmingham University and has been a constant source of support for Saka, who's known for his skills on the pitch.
Declan Rice, 27, has been married to Lauren Fryer for almost a decade, and they've faced their share of challenges, including online trolling, but they've always come out stronger.
Rice has been vocal about his love for his wife, stating that she's the 'love of his life' and that he wouldn't want to be with someone else.
Jude Bellingham, 22, is dating influencer beauty Ashlyn Castro, who has a whopping 648k Instagram followers and has been with him since 2024.
Castro has long been brushing shoulders with the rich and famous, having been linked to Michael B Jordan and dated basketballer Terance Mann.
Jordan Pickford, 32, and Megan Davison, 30, are childhood sweethearts who got married in 2020 and have three adorable kids together.
Davison often shares snaps from their home life on social media and travels the world to support Pickford's career.
Marcus Rashford, 28, rekindled his romance with Lucia Loi last year, two years after splitting, and they're now stronger than ever.
Rashford proposed to Loi in 2022, and they've been through thick and thin together, with Loi being a constant source of support for the footballer.
Dean Henderson, 29, is married to Millie, and they've been through some tough times, including the loss of his dad, but they've always come out stronger.
Henderson's partner has been his rock throughout his career, and they've kept their romance private, but sweet.
Jordan Henderson, 35, has been married to Rebecca Burnett since 2017, and they've built a beautiful life together, with two daughters and a son.
Burnett keeps a low profile, but she's always there to support Henderson, who's known for his skills on the pitch.
John Stones, 31, wed fiancée Olivia Naylor, 37, last year, and they've built a beautiful life together, with a baby boy and a blended family.
Naylor is a former beautician and entrepreneur from Manchester, and she's been a constant source of support for Stones.
Eberechi Eze, 27, is happily married to Izuthe Mulatto, a nurse who graduated from King’s College London, and they've built a beautiful life together.
Eze and Mulatto have been together for over six years and have kept their romance private, but sweet.
Ollie Watkins, 30, and Ellie Alderson tied the knot in May 2025 after seven years together, and they're building a beautiful life with their two young kids.
Alderson has a diploma in interior design and often attends Watkins' games, cheering him on from the stands.
Anthony Gordon, 25, is engaged to Annie Keating, a make-up artist from Liverpool, and they've built a beautiful life together, with a baby boy.
Keating is very private and seldom posts about their personal lives online, but she's always there to support Gordon.
Reece James, 26, has been dating Mia McClenaghan for six years, and they've built a beautiful life together, with a strong and supportive relationship.
McClenaghan keeps her Instagram profile private, but she's always there to support James, who's known for his skills on the pitch.
