While many national teams opted to maintain a strict training camp during the 2026 World Cup, Thomas Tuchel chose a different path with England.
According to various reports, the coach allowed the players to spend time with their wives and partners during the World Cup, with one condition: not to do so on match days.
The decision has gone viral again now that England are enjoying one of their best moments in the tournament. On social media, many users have joked that Bellingham, one of the players who has spent the most time with his girlfriend during the training camp, also has six goals in the tournament.
But who is the woman who has been accompanying one of the World Cup’s biggest stars?
Ashlyn Castro is 28 years old and built her career as a model, content creator, and fashion, beauty, and lifestyle influencer long before being linked to Bellingham.
Of course, there is no evidence that one thing is related to the other. However, the coincidence has been enough to spark debate among fans, who even joke that Tuchel’s formula is working.
While some applaud the coach’s trust and believe it helps the squad’s emotional well-being, others consider that a stricter training camp remains the best option in such a demanding tournament.
And the fact that ended up fueling the viral theory even more: Harry Kane also has six goals at the World Cup… and he has not been separated from his wife during the training camp either.