Megan Pickford, wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, was among the notable figures in the stands during England's second World Cup game against Ghana on Tuesday. The match, held in Boston, concluded in a 0-0 draw, leaving fans frustrated.
Pickford, 30, was seen blowing a kiss and wore a chic white minidress. She shared aspects of her preparation on Instagram, including dealing with a last-minute wardrobe change before heading to the stadium.
Ellie Watkins, wife of Ollie Watkins, also drew attention, sporting an England vest top and a red jacket as she waved to her husband on the pitch. Watkins had previously detailed the logistical challenges of traveling to America for the tournament with their two young children, citing the necessity of packing extensively to avoid purchasing items abroad. She mentioned having three suitcases of her own clothing, in addition to luggage for her children, in preparation for an extended stay that could include a family holiday.
Other partners of England players were also present. Ashlyn Castro, girlfriend of Jude Bellingham, attended with his parents, Denise and Mark. Castro shared a photo of her Celine bag, which was in England's colors, on her Instagram Story. Olivia, wife of John Stones, was seen in a white and red England vest top and a matching phone case. Tolami Benson, girlfriend of Bukayo Saka, and the girlfriend of Jarell Quansah were also in attendance.
The Three Lions had previously secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening World Cup match. The team faced Ghana with the opportunity to advance to the last 32. The second game took place at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid, is in a relationship with Castro, an American influencer and model. Castro has previously been linked to figures in the basketball and film industries and has been seen supporting Bellingham at previous matches.