England lose 2‑1 to Argentina in World Cup semi‑final; partners console players

England were defeated 2‑1 by Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi‑final. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for the Three Lions, but Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez netted for Argentina to secure the win.

In the aftermath, the wives, girlfriends and family members of the English squad gathered on the sidelines to comfort their partners. Notable appearances included Harry Kane’s spouse, John Stones’ wife Olivia, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s girlfriend Megan. Influencer Ashlyn Castro, a Californian content creator with about one‑million followers and the girlfriend of midfielder Jude Bellingham, was also seen offering support, further drawing media interest to the personal lives of the players.

Bellingham’s relationship with Castro, which began in late 2024, has been low‑profile but visible at events such as England’s World Cup matches and the Madrid Open, highlighting the intersection of sport and social‑media influence.