The England squad has been announced. The tactics are being debated. But there's another team preparing for World Cup 2026 — the women in the stands whose style, presence, and support are a story all their own.

The New Generation of Football Royalty

Gone are the days when footballers' partners were just "the WAGs." The women supporting England's squad at World Cup 2026 include a law graduate, a model with her own business empire, and a mother-of-three who organizes the team's pre-match parties. These aren't just plus-ones — they're powerhouses in their own right.

As England heads into their opening match with hopes of finally ending the "years of hurt," here's who'll be in the VIP section — and why you should know their names.

"Behind every great England goal is someone who made sure he slept well, ate right, and didn't spiral on social media."

Lauren Fryer — Declan Rice's Rock

Lauren Fryer and Declan Rice have been together since they were teenagers. While Rice has become one of the world's best midfielders — and England's most expensive player ever following his move to Arsenal — Lauren has built a quiet life away from the spotlight. The couple welcomed their first child in 2023, and those close to the Arsenal camp say fatherhood has transformed Rice's maturity on and off the pitch.

Lauren rarely gives interviews and her Instagram is famously private. But when she does appear at matches, cameras follow. She's become the anti-WAG — effortlessly stylish, deliberately low-key, and proof that you don't need to shout to be heard.

Megan Pickford — The Matriarch of the WAGs

Jordan Pickford has been England's first-choice goalkeeper through three tournaments. His wife Megan has been there for all of it. A Sunderland native like Jordan, Megan is often credited as the unofficial organizer of the England WAGs group — planning match-day outfits, coordinating travel, and keeping morale high when the pressure peaks.

She's also a mother of two, balancing family life with the whirlwind of an international tournament. "Megan's the boss," Jordan once said in an interview. "On and off the pitch, she runs things."

⚡ England WAGs at World Cup 2026

Lauren Fryer: Declan Rice's partner, mother of one, fiercely private
Megan Pickford: Jordan Pickford's wife, mother of two, WAGs organizer
Kate Kane: Harry Kane's wife, childhood sweetheart, fitness instructor
Iris Law: Reportedly linked to Jude Bellingham, model and actress

Kate Kane — Captain's Wife, Forever Sweetheart

Harry Kane and Kate Goodland (now Kate Kane) met in school. They've been together since before he was Harry Kane, England Captain — back when he was Harry who couldn't get a game at Tottenham and went on loan to Leyton Orient. Kate became a fitness instructor, and the couple now have four children together.

She's been a constant presence through every major tournament — the 2018 semi-final heartbreak, the 2021 Euros final disappointment, the 2022 World Cup exit. In an era where football relationships can feel transactional, the Kanes are a reminder that sometimes the simplest love stories last the longest.

The Bellingham Question Mark

Jude Bellingham's relationship status is one of football's most-Googled questions. At 22, he's the face of England's future — and the speculation about his love life is relentless. Reports have linked him to model and actress Iris Law (daughter of Jude Law), though neither has confirmed anything publicly. Whatever the truth, expect Bellingham's personal life to be one of the most-discussed subplots of England's campaign.

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Meet the England WAGs Taking Over World Cup 2026