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Spain's Stars: Meet the Partners Leading Up to World Cup
15 Jun
Summary
- Spain's World Cup squad features partners like influencers and designers.
- Several players welcomed children in 2025 and 2026 before the tournament.
- Relationships range from new high-profile couples to long-standing partnerships.
Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey is accompanied by the presence of their wives, girlfriends, and partners. The squad, led by stars like Lamine Yamal and Pedri, includes notable relationships that have captured public attention.
Marc Cucurella is married to fashion designer Claudia Rodríguez, with whom he shares three children. Mikel Merino recently married Lola Liberal and welcomed their first child, Marco, in May 2026. Aymeric Laporte and professional dancer Sara Botello, together for many years, married in 2023 and have a son.
Fabián Ruiz and Rosa Pereira, married in July 2025, welcomed a son in April 2026. Marcos Llorente and Paddy Noarbe, engaged in 2021, married in June 2023 and have a daughter named Amor born in February 2025. Goalkeeper David Raya has been dating model Tatiana Trouboul since 2021.
Young star Lamine Yamal recently went public with influencer Inés García in May 2026. Nico Williams' relationship with Ainhi García evolved from friendship, with their relationship becoming public in January 2025. Pedri is linked with Alejandra Dorta, with their first public appearance in December 2025.
Rodri's longtime partner is Laura Iglesias, whom he met at university. Gavi is in a visible relationship with influencer Ana Pelayo throughout 2025 and 2026. Dani Olmo has been dating German model Laura Abla since 2023. Alejandro Grimaldo and Ana Fuster García share a daughter, celebrating his Bundesliga title and Spain's successes. Pedro Porro and María Hurtado have been publicly linked since early 2024 and live together in London.
