Who are the 2026 England WAGs shaping a new era?

For years, “WAGs” have been linked to drama and high fashion. But this new generation supporting England's football team offers much more. Far from just style icons, they balance thriving careers, family life, and the attention that comes with football’s biggest stage. So, who exactly are these women making headlines today?

The new faces behind England’s World Cup dream

Katie, wife of Harry Kane, met him at school and married him in 2019. She holds a degree in sports science and together they have four children, including Henry born in 2023. Harry currently plays for Bayern Munich, with Katie by his side.

Megan, married to Jordan Pickford since 2020, shares a similar story of childhood romance. The couple has three children, the youngest being Misty, born in 2025. Megan graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2012 and has over 100,000 Instagram followers.

Tolami, fiancé to Bukayo Saka, started in retail at Harrods before earning a Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Media from Birmingham University in 2022. Her public debut came during Euro 2024. She has also collaborated with River Island and got engaged to Saka in 2025.

Ashlyn, Jude Bellingham’s American partner aged 27, enjoys a strong social media presence with more than 600,000 followers. She is described by people close to her as “the most thoughtful, kind-hearted, hardworking, incredible human I've ever met.”

Brains, ambition, and style: today’s WAGs in the spotlight

Mia McClenaghan, partner to Reece James since 2020, is a model and AI expert with a law degree from Royal Holloway, University of London, class of 2021, blending intelligence and fashion.

Naima Corbin, Eberechi Eze’s wife, met him during their GCSEs at John Roan School. They got engaged in 2021 at The Shard and married in 2022 in a small family ceremony. Naima graduated in nursing from King’s College London and worked in intensive care.

Ellie, married to Ollie Watkins in 2025, has been with him since 2018. Their wedding took place in France after a proposal at Lake Como. They share two children and Ellie works as an interior designer.

Lucia Loi, partner to Marcus Rashford, lives in Barcelona and topped her class in advertising and brand management. The couple met at 15 and reunited in 2023. Lucia has over 125,000 Instagram followers.

Lastly, “beautiful Lauren”, who is with an Arsenal midfielder whose name isn’t specified, is mother to their son Jude, born in 2022, keeping a lower profile than some of the others.

Past legends, future icons — how do they compare?

Talk of England’s WAGs often turns to the famous 2006 group like Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole, but this current generation seems content defining themselves differently. Their achievements span beyond glamour, thriving in careers across healthcare, law, fashion, and media.

This group stands out for their independence and varied backgrounds — whether it's Megan’s rise from the University of Sunderland to social media or Naima’s work in intensive care. They bring depth and ambition alongside style, reshaping what it means to be a modern WAG.

How fans are reacting to the new generation

Fans on social platforms debate how the 2026 WAGs match up to their famed predecessors. But many have already captivated audiences, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers and constant media attention. Ashlyn, especially, personifies the new spirit — celebrated for her kindness and hard work as much as her looks. The community around these women feels tight-knit as they support their partners and each other throughout the World Cup journey.

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Meet the 2026 England WAGs - and they're more glamorous than Victoria Beckham