As all eyes descend on the FIFA World Cup and its star players, at HELLO! we are besotted by the glamorous ladies holding the fort behind the scenes as the footballers take on the tournament.
From PR executive Tolami Benson, the glowing girlfriend of England's Bukayo Saka, to Mishel Gerzig Courtois, the former IDF Captain wife of Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois, one thing this squad of glamorous gals has in common is their killer summer style.
Join us as we take a look at just some of the radiant wives and girlfriends' best bikini moments that are serving as serious summer 2026 inspiration.
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© InstagramTolami Benson
Tolami Benson, 25, is the fierce fiancée of Arsenal and England footballer Bukaya Saka.
As well as being an absolute bombshell on her socials - the starlet accruing 300,000 followers on her Instagram alone - Tolami works as a PR senior planning executive.
While there are many stand-out shots on Tolami's grid, this snap of her rocking a vibrant green and blue bikini left us speechless.
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© InstagramAshlyn Castro
Ashlyn Castrom, 28, is an American model, social media influencer, and content creator who started dating England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham, 22, in 2025.
As well as obtaining countless brand deals, Ashlyn also appeared in the 2021 music video for DJ Khaled’s 'Popstar.'
Ashlyn was a tangerine dream in this glorious swimwear snap from April, which saw he bask in the sunshine donning an orange-hued bikini and matching coverup, while holidaying at a mystery location - just stunning!
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Mishel Gerzig Courtois
Mishel Gerzig Courtois, 29, is an Israeli model and the wife of Belgian and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Mishel began modelling at age 13 and previously served as a captain in the Israeli Defence Forces. She is also the creator of her own cosmetics and aesthetic company, Pola.
It was this bikini photo of the model rocking an ultra-flattering black two-piece that left us seriously inspired. It even features her famous athlete beau as they enjoyed a luxury trip to Ibiza.
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© InstagramEllie Watkins
Ellie Watkins, 30, is England and Aston Villa player Ollie Watkins' long-term partner and the mother of his two children, Amara and Marley.
Ellie works as an influencer and content creator and has been with her athlete beau since before 30-year-old Ollie became a Premier League star and made the England squad.
One look that we cannot get enough of is this all-pink bikini ensemble curated by the mother-of-two, which she wore during her tropical 30th birthday celebrations.
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© InstagramGeorgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo's glowing fiancée, Georgina Rodriguez, may just be the WAG bikini queen, the mother-of-five, never shy of slipping into a figure-flattering bikini.
The couple met in 2016 when the sportsman walked into a Gucci store in Madrid, where Georgina was working at the time. The couple raise children Cristiano Jnr, 16, twins Eva and Mateo, nine, Alana Martina, eight, and four-year-old Bella.
The footballer has never disclosed the identity of Cristiano Jnr's mother and welcomed the twins via a surrogate months after he met his now partner.
One stand-out bikini moment saw Georgina rocking a racy red string bikini while frolicking on the beach back in December.
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© InstagramMegan Pickford
Megan Pickford, 30, is the wife of England and Everton player Jordan Pickford, 32.
The pair have been together since school, and have been married for six years.
They are also the proud parents of their three children, Arlo, Ostara Haze and Misty Celine.
One standout bikini moment saw the mother-of-three channelling her inner Barbie in a hot pink swimsuit of dreams, to which her adoring husband showed his appreciation in the comments. "Best ever," the footballer wrote alongside a blue love heart emoji.
