Following England’s run to the bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup, the 23-year-old midfielder traveled to Hawaii for a vacation. On July 30, he posted a series of photos on his Instagram documenting the trip.
While most of the photos featured Bellingham alone, relaxing on the beach, playing cards, and hiking in the famous 4,000-acre Kualoa Ranch nature reserve, one particular photo stood out. It showed a quiet, relaxed moment with him resting on Castro’s hand.
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Jude Bellingham rests on his girlfriend’s hand during a vacation in Hawaii in July 2026. Photo by Instagram/@judebellingham |
This subtle inclusion marks a rare social media moment for the couple, who have kept their relationship out of the public eye since they were first linked in early 2025.
While Castro has been spotted at his matches, including sitting near his family at a Real Madrid game and wearing a custom jersey during the Club World Cup, they have rarely acknowledged each other on social media, Daily Mail reported.
Even during this Hawaii trip, the couple chose not to post a joint photo. Castro also posted bikini shots from the same location.
Bellingham is not the only England player taking time to relax after their World Cup campaign, which ended in a narrow 1-2 semifinal defeat to Argentina before securing a 6-4 victory over France in the third-place playoff.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, who has been struggling with fitness during the tournament, was seen taking his family to Disney World in Florida.
Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney opted for a more low-key vacation, choosing to relax and catch up with friends before the new season.