Wives and Girlfriends of England Players Attend World Cup Matches in U.S.
Throughout the 2025 World Cup group and knockout stages in U.S. cities (Texas, New York), the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of England players, including Megan Pickford, Ellie Alderson, and Ashlyn Castro, attended matches to support their partners. Despite weather issues and a luggage mishap, they celebrated victories over Croatia, Panama, and Democratic Republic of Congo. The event focuses on personal stories, attendance, and emotional reactions rather than a geopolitical crisis.
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Jordan Pickford's Wife Megan Stuns at England World Cup Win over DR Congo
Megan Pickford, wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, attended England's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against DR Congo in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 2, 2026. England won 2-1 after a dramatic comeback, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the second half. Megan, a lifestyle influencer with 158,000 Instagram followers, posted photos of herself in a cropped green England top, white trousers, and matching bag. Her Instagram caption read: 'Prayers were said to the lord tonight.' The post received over 63,000 likes, with fans calling her 'stunning' and praising 'Wag culture.' The article also notes a previous wardrobe mishap during England's opening match against Croatia, when her luggage failed to arrive in the US.
Mirror - FootballEngland WAGs Watch World Cup Match; Kane Kisses Wife After Victory
In a World Cup knockout match on July 2, England came from behind to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1, with Harry Kane scoring two goals to lead the team into the round of 16. After the match, Kane went to the stands to kiss his wife Kate and celebrate with his children. Other England players' partners were also in attendance, including Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, Pickford's wife Megan, who wore a green goalkeeper jersey and waved support, Watkins' wife Ellie Alderson who brought 'lucky chicken strips,' and Ivan Toney's wife Katie Bior. The article notes the nervous reactions of family members during the match, such as Megan silently praying when England trailed.
虎扑 - 足球England WAGs Cheer in Rain as Watkins' Wife Celebrates with Chicken Strip After World Cup Win Over Panama
On June 28, 2025, England defeated Panama in a World Cup group stage match held in New York, managed by Thomas Tuchel. After struggling to score in the first half, the team broke the deadlock and won, prompting celebrations among players' families in the stands. Notable moments include Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie Alderson celebrating with a chicken strip while standing next to Jordan Pickford's wife Megan Davison. Ellie's twin sister Sophia was also present. Weather was poor, with many WAGs getting soaked in rain, including Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, who appeared anxious during the first half but relaxed after Bellingham and Harry Kane scored. Declan Rice, sidelined by injury, watched in a tracksuit and hugged his partner Lauren Fryer after the match. Bellingham's father Mark attended and witnessed his son's key assist. Megan Davison was described by some as the "new Coleen Rooney."
虎扑 - 足球England WAGs Cheer from Stands in Red Jerseys During World Cup Match Against Panama
On June 28, during the World Cup group stage match where England defeated Panama 2-0, the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of England players gathered in the stands at the New York stadium, wearing the team's red away kit. Notable attendees included Pickford's wife Megan, Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, Ivan Toney's wife Kate Bio, Watkins' wife Ellie, and Rice's girlfriend. The group posed for photos, cheered during England's lackluster first half, and showed emotional reactions such as holding heads in frustration. Children held signs reading 'Go Daddy.' Bellingham's father Mark also sat with the group. Heavy rain soaked some attendees, and Megan wore a jersey with Pickford's number 1.
虎扑 - 足球England's WAGs Brave Rain to Watch 0-0 Draw Against Ghana
According to The Sun, members of England's wives and girlfriends (WAGs) appeared in the stands to support the Three Lions during a crucial World Cup group match against Ghana on June 24. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, denying England an early berth in the knockout stage. Among the family members braving the rain was Megan Pickford, wife of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who wore a raincoat over a white outfit after having her lost luggage recovered just before the match. Ellie, who married Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins last year, attended wearing a white baseball cap, red jacket, white cropped top, and jeans. Bukayo Saka's fiancée, Tolami Benson, also attended, donning a gray jacket with Saka's initials and jersey number, paired with red rolled-hem shorts and a matching hat.
虎扑 - 足球England WAGs Attend World Cup Match; Pickford's Wife Suffers Luggage Mishap
Following England's 4-2 World Cup group stage victory over Croatia, the team's wives and girlfriends (WAGs) gathered at a Texas stadium to support the Three Lions. According to The Sun, Jude Bellingham's girlfriend, Los Angeles influencer Ashlyn Castro, led the group and sat with Bellingham's parents. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's wife, Megan, experienced a luggage transport mishap but attended the match looking radiant. Megan posted on Instagram about the incident, stating that lost luggage would not stop her from supporting her husband, and that she wore travel clothes and borrowed jeans. Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie watched eagerly, hoping her husband would play, and Declan Rice's girlfriend was also present. Megan and Pickford are childhood sweethearts who married in 2020.
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