Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro goes viral with swimsuit photos

Jude Bellingham has been one of the biggest stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, is making headlines away from the pitch.

As England continues its quest for a World Cup title, Castro has gone viral after sharing a series of swimsuit photos on Instagram that quickly generated widespread attention from fans. The social media influencer's latest post comes as Bellingham continues to lead England through one of the most memorable stretches of his international career.

With both in the spotlight for different reasons, the couple has become one of the most talked-about duos during the tournament.

Ashlyn Castro's swimsuit photos gain traction online

Castro, who has amassed more than 730,000 followers on Instagram, recently shared a collection of swimsuit photos that quickly spread across social media. The beachside images drew thousands of likes and comments from followers, adding to the growing attention surrounding the influencer during the World Cup.

Castro has seen her profile rise significantly since she was first linked to Bellingham. The pair reportedly met through the celebrity dating app Raya in 2024 before they were later seen together at a Real Madrid match in 2025. Since then, Castro has frequently appeared alongside one of soccer's biggest stars while continuing to build her own social media following.

Jude Bellingham is leading England's World Cup run

While Castro has been trending online, Bellingham has been delivering on the field. The Real Madrid midfielder produced one of the standout performances of the tournament in England's dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico, scoring twice to help his country advance despite England playing much of the second half with 10 men.

After the match, Bellingham called it the proudest moment of his England career.

"I've never been more proud of a group of lads, a squad, a nation," Bellingham said. "It was a country's performance. It felt like everything I've seen this week is the country behind us."

His leadership and clutch performances have helped position England among the favorites to lift the World Cup trophy.

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England enters quarterfinals full of confidence

Bellingham has made it clear that England believes it can beat anyone remaining in the tournament. Following the victory over Mexico, he challenged his teammates to maintain that confidence moving forward.

"Each player has a different responsibility on the pitch in terms of their roles, but I know what I can offer to the team, but we've got 26 lads out there who can do exactly what I just did tonight," Bellingham said. "We shouldn't fear anyone. We shouldn't wait 40 minutes, 50 minutes, 60 minutes to realize that we're a very good team."

That mindset has fueled England's run into the knockout stage, with Bellingham emerging as one of the tournament's biggest stars. As England continues chasing World Cup glory, Bellingham remains at the center of the action on the field, while Castro's viral swimsuit photos have ensured she's sharing plenty of the spotlight off it.

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