Meet The WAGs Behind The Biggest Soccer Players Of The 2026 World Cup
Even if you've never watched a soccer match before, you've probably heard the names Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Kylian Mbappé. During the World Cup, you'll probably get to know the beautiful women sitting in the stands, too.
The term "WAG" has been part of soccer culture for decades, but today's World Cup girlfriends and wives are rarely famous simply because of who they're dating. Many are entrepreneurs, athletes, business owners, influencers, and public figures with careers of their own.
From childhood sweethearts who have been together for nearly two decades to newly public romances that have sent social media into a frenzy, here are the World Cup WAGs you'll likely spot cheering from the sidelines this summer.
Argentina
Antonela Roccuzzo & Lionel Messi
If there is a first family of soccer, this is probably it. Antonela Roccuzzo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi met as children in their hometown of Rosario long before Messi became one of the most celebrated athletes in history. The couple reunited years later, married in 2017, and now share three sons.
While Messi continues what could be his final World Cup run, Roccuzzo remains one of the most recognizable faces in the stands thanks to her modeling work, business ventures, and massive social media following.
Agustina Gandolfo & Lautaro Martínez
Argentina's attack doesn't revolve around Messi alone. Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez has become one of the country's most important players, and his wife Agustina Gandolfo has built a sizable following of her own through fitness, wellness, and lifestyle content.
The couple married in 2023 and share two children. Fans regularly get glimpses of their family life through social media.
Portugal
Georgina Rodríguez & Cristiano Ronaldo
Even people who don't follow soccer probably know who Georgina Rodríguez is.
The model, entrepreneur, and reality star met Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo in Madrid in 2016 while she was working at a Gucci store. Their relationship quickly became one of the most famous in sports, and the couple announced their engagement in 2025.
Between her Netflix series, fashion campaigns, and enormous social media following, Rodríguez has become a celebrity in her own right.
France
Ester Expósito & Kylian Mbappé
France entered the World Cup as one of the tournament favorites, led by superstar forward Kylian Mbappé. Off the field, fans have also been paying attention to rumors linking him to Spanish actress Ester Expósito.
Expósito, best known for playing Carla Rosón on Netflix's Elite, is a major celebrity in her own right with one of the largest social media followings in Spain. While neither she nor Mbappé has publicly confirmed a relationship, the pair have been linked by entertainment media and have sparked ongoing speculation among fans.
Canada
Sheyenne Jen & Alphonso Davies
Canada's biggest soccer star is Alphonso Davies, the Bayern Munich defender who also serves as captain of the national team.
His fiancée, Sheyenne Jen, has developed a growing audience through travel content, game-day vlogs, and wedding-planning updates. Fans have especially loved her behind-the-scenes glimpses into life alongside one of soccer's biggest names.
Melanie Pace & Richie Laryea
Richie Laryea has been a fixture for Team Canada for years, and so has his wife, Melanie Pace.
The pair have been together since 2012 and now share two children. Pace works as a stylist and on-air personality, frequently sharing fashion content and family updates with fans.
Peyton Johnston & Alistair Johnston
Alistair Johnston has become one of Canada's most reliable defenders, while his wife Peyton Johnston has carved out her own path.
A former collegiate tennis player, Johnston later earned a master's degree in performance psychology and now hosts a podcast while running a pet portrait business. The couple married in 2025.
Constança Damião & Stephen Eustáquio
As one of Canada's key midfielders, Stephen Eustáquio helps keep the team running smoothly on the field.
Off the field, he shares a daughter with fiancée Constança Damião, who owns her own fashion label and has training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Their social media feeds offer plenty of snapshots of family life between Portugal and Canada.
Spain
Inés García & Lamine Yamal
No young player has generated more excitement heading into this tournament than Spain's Lamine Yamal.
The 18-year-old Barcelona sensation recently went public with influencer Inés García, instantly making them one of the most talked-about couples of the World Cup. García, who is from Seville, creates fashion and lifestyle content and has seen interest in her social media accounts surge since their relationship became public.
Laura Iglesias & Rodri
Spain midfielder Rodri is widely considered one of the best players in the world, and his longtime girlfriend Laura Iglesias has been with him throughout much of that rise.
The couple reportedly met while attending university in Spain and have maintained a relatively private relationship despite Rodri's growing fame.
United States
Chloe Ortolano & Gio Reyna
As one of Team USA's most recognizable players, Gio Reyna will be carrying plenty of attention into the World Cup. Joining him in the stands will likely be his wife, Chloe Ortolano, whom he married in 2025 after years together.
Soccer has always been a major part of their relationship. Ortolano played collegiate soccer at Providence College, giving the couple a shared understanding of life as an elite athlete. While they tend to keep their relationship relatively private, they've known each other since growing up in the same area and have become one of American soccer's favorite young couples.
Germany
Sophia Havertz & Kai Havertz
Germany's Kai Havertz and Sophia Havertz have one of the sweeter stories at the tournament.
The pair have been together since they were teenagers and married in 2024. Sophia has built a substantial following as a model and influencer while frequently supporting her husband throughout his career with both Arsenal and Germany.
Norway
Isabel Haugseng Johansen & Erling Haaland
Norway qualified for its first World Cup in decades thanks in large part to superstar striker Erling Haaland.
His girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, has known him since childhood. The two grew up in the same Norwegian football circles before eventually beginning a relationship years later. They welcomed their first child in 2024 and generally keep their private life out of the spotlight.
England
Ashlyn Castro & Jude Bellingham
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has entered the World Cup as one of the biggest stars in the sport, and plenty of attention has followed his relationship with Ashlyn Castro.
The California native first sparked dating rumors with Bellingham in 2025 before the pair gradually became more public over the following year. Since then, Castro has become one of the most talked-about women connected to the tournament, with fans closely following her appearances at matches and public events.
Mexico
Fernanda Serrano & Santiago Giménez
Mexico striker Santiago Giménez and Fernanda Serrano have become one of the country's most beloved soccer couples.
The pair met online during the pandemic, married in 2024, and regularly share glimpses of their relationship online. Serrano is already well known in Mexico as an actress, television personality, and influencer, giving her a fan base that extends far beyond soccer.