Sports WAGS have generated £21.8M in earned media value in 2026 – and that’s not including the World Cup

By Chloe James - 26 Jun 2026
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Posted by Chloe James in Analysis

2 months ago

Wives and girlfriends of high-profile sports talent are driving conversion in 2026. Lefty estimates that WAGs have already generated $25.2 million (£21.8 million) in earned media value (EMV) this summer – and that’s before incorporating data from the FIFA World Cup. According to Vogue Business, the WAGs of Formula One currently generate the most EMV…

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