England's World Cup journey concluded with their best performance since 1966, securing a third-place finish after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze final. Following the team's arrival home, partners of the players, known as WAGs, shared favorite moments from the tournament on social media.
Ellie Watkins, wife of Ollie Watkins, posted a series of cherished moments, including photographs of herself with her husband. She wrote, "Proud of you always no matter what. Thank you for the memories."
Tolami Benson, fiancée of Bukayo Saka, also shared highlights, including photos of her attire during the games, with the caption "England, always."
Olivia, wife of John Stones, posted affectionate pictures of the couple, expressing her pride in her husband. "So proud of this wonderful man. No matter the outcome," she wrote.
Spain won the World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final match. England's journey ended in the semi-finals with a 2-1 loss to Argentina. Despite the disappointment, the team rallied for the bronze final.
In the bronze medal match, England scored four goals in the first half. Declan Rice opened the scoring within three minutes, followed by a goal from Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka scored in the 37th minute and again in first-half stoppage time.
Following the semi-final defeat, head coach Thomas Tuchel faced scrutiny. He commented on the bronze final, noting that neither team particularly wanted to play it but would do so professionally. He also reflected on the team's performance against Argentina, attributing the loss to a lack of structure and excessive passivity, rather than individual errors.