As England moved through the group stage and into the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans noticed star Jude Bellingham‘s girlfriend, model and influencer Ashlyn Castro, as one of the soccer star’s most consistent supporters.
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The two have kept their relationship relatively private, commenting on each other only briefly. Bellingham has referred to Castro as “my love,” and she has called him, “the most thoughtful, kind-hearted, hard-working, incredible human I’ve ever known,” according to the Daily Mail.
They also haven’t peppered their Instagram accounts with photos together, but Bellingham has nearly 50 million followers himself and Castro has a million more between Instagram and TikTok, making it hard to sneak anything past diehard fans.
Castro is based in California, but has spent plenty of time overseas, supporting Bellingham as he plays for Real Madrid.
At the World Cup, all eyes are on the stars and privacy is at a premium, particularly as the trophy starts to come into the picture. Keep scrolling for Bellingham and Castro’s complete relationship timeline – so far.
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Fans first noticed the model and soccer star interacting on Instagram in late 2024, sparking dating rumors.
The couple took in some tennis at the 2026 Madrid Open before Bellingham’s World Cup preparation heated up.
Castro has been spotted multiple times supporting Bellingham at England’s World Cup matches. After the team’s first match against Croatia, Castro was seen greeting him with a post-match kiss.
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This story was originally published July 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM.