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Swimsuit and Dress Posts Boost Partners' Followers Amid World Cup

7/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ashlyn Castro posted swimsuit photos that quickly amassed thousands of likes and raised her Instagram following to over 730,000.
Isabel Haugseng Johansen, a former Bryne FK women’s player and mother, shared dress photos that lifted her Instagram followers from about 370,000 to more than 1.3 million.
Their girlfriends attended matches as England captain Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland continued leading their teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

History

Historical Context

The 20th FIFA World Cup ran from 12 June to 13 July 2014 in Brazil, featuring 64 matches and the debut of goal-line technology. Its massive global broadcast gave players unprecedented exposure, a pattern that now fuels Instagram follow-growth for stars like Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland at the 2026 tournament, prompting clubs and sponsors to prioritize digital reach.

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Story summary

Ashlyn Castro posted swimsuit photos that quickly amassed thousands of likes and raised her Instagram following to over 730,000.
Isabel Haugseng Johansen, a former Bryne FK women’s player and mother, shared dress photos that lifted her Instagram followers from about 370,000 to more than 1.3 million.
Their girlfriends attended matches as England captain Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland continued leading their teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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