Chelsea star Cole Palmer, 24, has seemingly moved on from his surprising omission from England's 2026 World Cup squad by holidaying in Ibiza with his girlfriend, model and influencer Olivia Holder, 23. The pair soaked up the Spanish sun as the Three Lions kicked off their World Cup campaign against Croatia, prompting fans to joke that Palmer's holiday was a better option.
Holiday Snaps Go Viral
Olivia Holder shared a series of stunning photos on Instagram, showing off her figure in a range of revealing bikinis. In one image, she relaxes on a yacht in a black bikini, highlighting her curves. Another viral snap shows Palmer wearing goggles and holding Holder in his arms as they splash in a pool.
Fans quickly reacted on social media, with one user on X writing: "This is better than the World Cup, yeah." Another commented: "Imagine playing the World Cup instead of this!" A third joked: "They're calling it the most Essex photo of all time." A fourth added: "He lifted his own World Cup already!"
Palmer's England Snub
Palmer's exclusion from Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup came as a surprise to many, given his impressive form for Chelsea last season. However, the forward appears to have put the disappointment behind him, enjoying a luxury getaway with his WAG.
Relationship Timeline
Palmer and Olivia Holder have been linked since last December, when they were spotted together at a Christmas market. In photos from the outing, Olivia was seen clutching a large cuddly bull and a stuffed bear, reportedly won for her by Palmer. Chelsea fans quickly discovered her Instagram account, finding snaps of her at Stamford Bridge.
Beyond her glamorous social media presence, Olivia is a devout Christian. She has shared several posts showing her reading the Bible and attending church services. A source told The Sun: "Church is a massive part of Olivia’s life. Her faith is very important to her and the Bible is her favourite read. Sure, she is a beautiful and glamorous model and influencer, but she knows that beauty is only skin deep."
