Spain's World Cup 2026 WAGs Gain Spotlight as Players Advance

A group of women linked to Spain's national football team – partners, wives and girlfriends of players – have attracted considerable attention on social media as La Roja progresses in the 2026 World Cup. The so‑called "second team" includes influencers, models, an AI specialist and a psychologist.

Notable figures are Inés García, a 21‑year‑old fashion and lifestyle content creator dating forward‑scorer Lamine Yamal; Ainhi García, an artificial‑intelligence researcher connected to Nico Williams; Alejandra Dorta, a Tenerife‑born model and influencer linked to Pedri; Lola Liberal, professional model and wife of Mikel Merino; Ana Pelayo, a criminology graduate and girlfriend of Gavi; Rosa Pereira, a psychologist married to Fabián Ruiz; Laura Abla, a German TikTok and Instagram creator who appears with Dani Olmo; Claudia Rodríguez, a fashion designer and mother of three with Marc Cucurella; and María Hurtado, a London‑based lifestyle creator supporting Pedro Porro. Their online presence and personal stories are adding a new dimension of fan engagement beyond the on‑field action.