Main Highlights from the Club World Cup

The inaugural 32-team format of the Club World Cup in the US has concluded its opening week. The tournament boasts a prize fund of $125 million (£92 million) for the champion, with a total of $1 billion (£735 million) distributed among all participating clubs.

Representing England are Chelsea and Manchester City, while top European clubs like Real Madrid and PSG, recent Champions League winners, also compete. The tournament features teams from around the globe, including Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, which began play last weekend, alongside clubs from Asia, Africa, and South America.

The competition is hosted across 12 stadiums nationwide. Many players’ partners and spouses have been present to support, and some have shared moments from the tournament on social media.

Player Partners and WAGs in the Tournament

Ruben Dias’s girlfriend, Maya Jama, has been spotted supporting him from afar while hosting a new series of Love Island. The couple recently enjoyed a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast and have been together for several months.

Similarly, Erling Haaland’s partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, remains at home with their newborn, cheering him on from afar. Others like Jude Bellingham’s American influencer partner, Ashlyn Castro, and Endrick’s fiancée, Gabriely Miranda, are also supporting from the sidelines, with both having recent marriage contracts and strong bonds.

Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, has traveled to the US to cheer her husband, who is now playing for Inter Miami, and is also the mother of their three children. Luis Suarez’s wife, Sofia Balbi, has accompanied him after his move with Inter Miami.

In support of Chelsea, Cole Palmer’s girlfriend, Connie Grace, has been supporting him from the stands, while Spanish player Conor Gallagher is supported by his Irish girlfriend, Aine May Kennedy. Neymar’s wife, Catherine Harding, also recently married him before the tournament, with her background in music and acting.

Throughout the competition, these partners play pivotal roles in supporting their footballers both on and off the pitch amid the excitement of this expanded tournament.