Long before England and Norway kicked off their highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final in Miami, attention had already turned to the stands, where the Three Lions’ partners and families arrived in style to cheer on the squad.
With glamorous outfits, family moments and social media updates dominating the build-up, England’s WAGs once again became part of the tournament spectacle as they prepared to support the team in one of its biggest matches.
Ashlyn Castro Arrives Early With Jude Bellingham’s Family
Among the first familiar faces to take their seats inside the Miami stadium was Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, who appeared in high spirits as she smiled while making her way into the England section.
She arrived alongside Jude’s mother, Denise Bellingham, well ahead of kick-off, with the pair settling in before the stadium began filling with supporters eager for the quarter-final showdown.
Ashlyn’s cheerful appearance quickly caught attention as cameras focused on England’s supporters before the action got underway.
England WAGs Share Matchday Glamour Online
Elsewhere, Ollie Watkins’ wife, influencer Ellie Watkins, joined several other England partners in documenting their preparations on social media before heading to the stadium.
Ellie shared photos of her matchday outfit and family moments, with many fans pointing out her striking resemblance to her twin sister, Sofia Anderson.
The pair posed together before making their way to support England.
The online posts offered followers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the excitement surrounding one of England’s most important fixtures of the tournament.
Jordan Pickford’s Family Delivers Heartwarming Moments
Jordan Pickford’s wife, Megan, also drew attention as she attended the match with the couple’s three children.
Dressed in a stylish red-and-white Chanel mini dress paired with white ballet flats and a matching handbag, Megan embraced England’s colours while supporting her husband from the stands.
Their children—Arlo, Ostara and Misty—provided one of the day’s most touching moments, wearing England football shirts printed with “Daddy” across the back as they excitedly chanted for the goalkeeper before kick-off.
Earlier in the day, Megan had already shared that everything was prepared ahead of the family’s trip to the stadium.
England Finally Gets Underway After Unexpected Delay
Supporters were forced to wait longer than expected after the match was delayed by around an hour before finally kicking off at 2 a.m.
Despite the disrupted schedule, England eventually found a breakthrough in the 36th minute, giving travelling fans and families in the stands plenty to celebrate after a tense opening period.
The Three Lions entered the match full of confidence following their dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium earlier in the week.
Injuries and Suspensions Continue to Test England Squad
England manager faced several selection headaches ahead of the quarter-final.
Defender Jarell Quansah was unavailable after receiving a red card during the victory over Mexico, while experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson was ruled out following an unfortunate accident.
Henderson reportedly suffered a broken wrist after falling over an advertising barrier and landing awkwardly on his arm.
He remained in Mexico City while the rest of the squad returned to their training base in Kansas City.
Fitness Concerns Grow Before Crucial Knockout Match
England also continued monitoring the fitness of Reece James, whose availability remained uncertain after picking up a knock.
Declan Rice presented another concern after falling ill shortly before the game.
The Arsenal midfielder had already been managing hamstring and lower back problems before being affected by sickness.
Football Association officials isolated Rice from the rest of the squad as a precautionary measure to prevent any possible spread of illness through the camp.
Despite the setback, insiders remained optimistic that the illness had been contained and would not affect other members of the England squad as they pursued a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
