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Where have all the Wags gone? England enjoy the calm of Kansas City World Cup camp
In a stark contrast to previous tournaments, and Baden-Baden in 2006 in particular, the players’ partners are set to keep a low profile while some may not travel at all
TL;DR
- Players' partners are keeping a significantly lower profile compared to previous tournaments, notably the 2006 World Cup in Baden-Baden.
- Approximately half of the squad's partners will not travel for the group stage due to complex logistics, tournament duration, and cost.
- Many partners have opted to stay in Miami, enjoying downtime and flying to Kansas City for matches, rather than traveling en masse.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel will permit post-match family time in the stadium but not overnight stays, unlike in Qatar.
- The low-profile approach of current partners contrasts sharply with the celebrity-filled, media-hyped 'Wags' of the 2006 tournament.
- Many current partners have successful careers, contributing to their preference for privacy.
- FIFA's summit in Miami may host more high-profile figures than the England squad's partners.