Meet the WAGs: The Football Families Stealing Hearts at World Cup 2026

Every World Cup has its headline strikers and its breakout stars — but beyond the pitch, there's another story unfolding in the stands. The partners, children and families who hold these athletes together off the field rarely get the spotlight they deserve, even as they shape the quiet, steady lives behind the goals and the glory.

At Søstre, we think that story matters just as much. Because behind every penalty kick is a woman raising children across continents, building her own career, or simply choosing to love someone whose whole world is watched by millions.

That's not a footnote — it's a kind of strength worth celebrating in its own right.

So as World Cup 2026 kicks off, we're turning the camera toward the families cheering loudest from the sidelines — the partners, the kids and the everyday devotion that makes football's biggest stage feel just a little more human.

1. Harry Kane and Katie Kane

Harry Kane and Katie Kane met as schoolkids in Chingford, East London, and have been together ever since — a real childhood sweethearts story. The family now calls Germany home, having relocated since Harry joined Bayern Munich in 2023, and together they're raising four children. Once a qualified fitness instructor, Katie now focuses primarily on family life, while quietly building a reputation as football's new style icon — her classic, understated wardrobe of Hermès and Chanel has earned her comparisons to.

2. Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo's love story goes back to childhood in Rosario, Argentina, where the pair grew up as neighbours and family friends long before the world knew his name. They married in 2017 in a star-studded hometown wedding and now share three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, who are regular fixtures pitchside at his matches.

3. Neymar Jr. and Bruna Biancardi

   Brazil's biggest superstar, Neymar Jr., has had a high-profile relationship with model and influencer Bruna Biancardi. The pair have had an on-and-off romance in recent years, but they share two children together and recently announced they're expecting a third — Neymar's fifth child overall.

4. Denzel Dumfries and Jaimy Kenswiel

Denzel Dumfries and Jaimy Kenswiel are one of the longest-standing couples in the Netherlands squad, having been together since around 2014 — well before his rise to international prominence. Their relationship has grown alongside his career, making her one of the most familiar faces among the Dutch football families.

5. Casemiro and Anna Mariana Casemiro

Midfield anchor Casemiro and Anna Mariana Casemiro began dating in 2011 and have been married since 2014. The couple shares two children together, and their off-pitch unity has become as steady as his presence in the middle of the park.