World Cup Women: 15 WAGs to Watch If our dream team of gorgeous soccer players didn't get you in the spirit for Friday's World Cup kickoff, check out their counterparts: the WAGs. A clever acronym for "wives and girlfriends," WAGs can be found in the stands cheering on their high-profile lovers. Here are the WAGs to look out for and a few exes who deserve to be included in the WAG hall of fame.