IT’S just one more sleep until the World Cup kicks off with all eyes on the squads looking to list the converted trophy.
And, as ever, plenty of WAGs will be cheering on the players in fighting to make it through to the final.
Bruna began dating Neymar in 2021 Credit: Instagram @brunabiancardi
The couple know have two children together Credit: Instagram / @brunabiancardi
We’ve at the wives and girlfriends heading off to support England’s squad this year – though they’ve been keeping things a lot more measured than twenty years ago when the likes of Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Tweedy took centre stage at the .
But what about the other countries – and their partners?
Join us as we take a look at who could be stealing the limelight this times around.
Bruna Biancardi
Brazil legend was all smiles when it was announced he had been included in their squad this year, and by his side was his girlfriend, the model and influencer Bruna Biancardi.
The 32-year old model and influencer began dating Neymar in 2021, though their relationship has been something of a rollercoaster with splits in 2022 and 2023 due to his infidelity.
Bruna, who last year gave birth to two daughters with Neymar, recently wrote a heartfelt letter to the player on her Instagram, wishing him the best in this year’s competition.
Ella Buffin
Ella is a 24 year old model from England Credit: Instagram
She studied fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University Credit: Instagram
He may play for the Netherlands, but defender will have English model Ella Buffin, 24, cheering him on too.
The pair were confirmed to be dating earlier this month, when the couple were spotted enjoying a holiday in Marbella, Spain.
Ella has nearly one million followers on Instagram, and went to £45,000-a-year Repton School then studied fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Georgina Rodriguez
Georgina was recently seen on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival Credit: Splash
The couple announced their engagement in August last year Credit: Instagram / georginagio
Few others on this list could be more high-profile than , 32, fiance of Portugal star , 41.
The pair announced their engagement in August last year, having dated for nine years, with their wedding expected to take place in the summer after the 2026 World Cup.
She recently stunned on the red carpet at the back in May.
Antonela Roccuzzo
Antonela and Messi have known each other since they were young Credit: Getty
The couple tied the knot in 2017 Credit: Instagram / antonelaroccuzzo
Messi will be counting on the support of his wife Antonela, a model, influencer and businesswoman.
The couple have known each since they were small children in their hometown of Rosario in Argentina, and started dating when they were teenageers.
They now share three sons and tied the knot in 2017.
Sophie Weber
Sophia Webber is the wife of German star Kai Havertz Credit: Instagram
The couple both grew up in the same city in Germany Credit: Instagram
Talking of childhood sweethearts, German star tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Sophia Weber at a lavish venue back in summer 2024.
The couple started dating in 2018, but the footballer has known the model and influencer much longer – as they both grew up in the city of Aachen, Germany.
They now both live in London.
Isabel Haugseng Johansen
Isabel is a keen player herself Credit: instagram/isabellaa
She also grew up in the same town as Haaland Credit: Getty
DATING Norwegian giant is 22-year-old Isabel, who herself is a former footballer.
She was born and grew up in Byrne, Norway, the town whose football team Haaland himself joined when he was just five years old – and it was here that they met, before dating around the time he played for Dortmund, it is believed.
The couple welcomed a baby boy in December 2024.
Anna Lewandowska
Anna is a top martial arts athlete Credit: Getty
She met the Polish captain while they were both at university Credit: Getty
Poland captain Lewandowski’s wife is not to be messed with – because Anna, 37, is a top karate athlete renowned in her home country.
The athlete and nutritionist has won dozens of medals at the national, European and World Championships, and has released multiple books and blogs advising on nutrition.
The couple met in 2007 while both university students together and have two children.
Michele Lacroix
Michele is the partner of Belgian player Kevin de Bruyne Credit: Instagram
She is also the host of a popular podcast Credit: Instagram
Belgian star Kevin de Bruyne met wife Michele, 32, through Twitter in 2014 – but had to have a friend hit send on his message to her as he was too nervous to do it himself.
The pair married in Sorrento, Italy, in 2017, and now have three children together.
Michele co-hosts the popular Secret Society podcast, which describes itself as “Your dose of girl talk”, with numerous Dutch and Belgian celebrities and creatives having been invited on.
Ines Garcia
Ines was thrust into the public eye recently when it was confirmed she is the partner of Yamal Credit: Instagram
The couple stepped out together for Barcelona’s celebratory team dinner Credit: Instagram
After a period of speculation, 18 year old wonderkid Lamine Yamal confirmed his relationship to influencer Ines Garcia last month when they stepped out onto the red carpet for Barcelona’s celebratory team dinner.
Ines, 21, is based in Seville and was recently spotted enjoying a getaway to Greece with the footballer, which sparked rumours of a romance.
Lina Kimmich
Lina was studying law when she met Joshua Kimmich Credit: Instagram
They know have four kids together Credit: Getty
German star Joshua Kimmich met his now-wife Lina started dating in 2013.
They met in the the city of Leipzig, where Kimmich was playing, while Lina was studying law and working part-time in the club’s merch store.
After tying the knot in 2022 they now have four kids together, welcoming the newest little one in 2024.
Natalia Becker
Natalia is a qualified doctor Credit: Instagram
The couple have been together for more than a decade Credit: Instagram
Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson married his partner and fellow Brazilian Natalia since 2015.
The 31 year old is a qualified doctor and is the mother to their three children, Matteo, Helena, and Rafael, born between 2017 and 2021.
Ines Tomaz
Ines is a model and influencer from Portugal Credit: instagram/inesdegenertomaz
The couple are now expecting their second child Credit: instagram/inesdegenertomaz
Manchester City and Portugal star Bernardo Silva married partner Inês, 27, back in 2023.
With a move to Spain expected, the mother-of-one – who is also a model and influencer – is now pregnant with their second child.
However, in a recent interview with Hello! Magazine, the couple revealed they have plans for a big family down the down and are considering having a third or even a fourth child.
Agustina Gandolfo
Agustina met the Argentine forward through his teammate Credit: Instagram
They married in a stunning ceremony at a villa in Italy Credit: Getty
Argentina and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martínez, 28, was introduced to his partner, entrepreneur and fitness trainer Agustina, 31, by the wife of his teammate Mauro Icardi.
The couple met in 2018 and married 2023 at a stunning villa on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, and now have a young daughter and son.
Mishel Gerzig
Mishel is a model but also did a stint in the army Credit: Instagram
The couple know have a daughter together Credit: Instagram
Belgian international Courtois is married to Israeli model and influencer Mishel Gerzig, 29 – who also briefly served in the Israeli Defence Forces.
The couple met via Instagram in early 2021, and he proposed to her in June 2022.
A year later, they wed at a luxury chateau in France, and they now have a daughter together.
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