England's World Cup victory over Norway was met with jubilation from fans in Miami, including the partners of the players, known as WAGs, and celebrity guests. The Three Lions secured a 2-1 win after extra time on Saturday.
Olivia Stones, wife of John Stones, shared a congratulatory kiss with her husband following the match. It was a particularly special day for Olivia, as it coincided with her 37th birthday, adding a double reason for celebration. She was joined in the stands by Maya Jama, host of Love Island: Aftersun. The pair posed for photographs together, though their reunion was brief, as Jama had to depart for the airport to fulfill her hosting duties for the live broadcast of the companion show.
Other WAGs in attendance included Ashlyn Castro, girlfriend of Jude Bellingham, and Tolami Benson, fiancée of Bukayo Saka. Castro, who arrived early with Jude's mother Denise, was seen smiling throughout the match. Bellingham scored both of England's goals, equalizing before halftime and netting a second in extra time to secure the win. Benson's attire included a tie with the number '87', a nod to Saka's record-breaking achievement as England's highest-scoring Arsenal player.
Kate Kane, wife of captain Harry Kane, wore a red top featuring her husband's name and number. Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie and Jordan Pickford's wife Megan were also present, with Megan cheering on her husband alongside their children. The children were dressed in mini football kits with 'Daddy' on the back.
Prince William, President of The Football Association, congratulated the team on their quarter-final win, describing them as a 'special team' and stating the result was 'never in doubt'.
Several players faced challenges leading up to and during the match. Quansah was unavailable due to a red card in a previous game. Jordan Henderson missed the match due to a suspected broken wrist sustained from an injury. Reece James was able to play after recovering from a knock, while Declan Rice, who had been suffering from a bug, was substituted off in the first half after exacerbating existing hamstring and lower back issues.