A group of British football fans claim they were pepper sprayed in Benidorm for wearing England shirts during the World Cup, an incident that has sparked widespread shock and debate online.
Incident Details
Natalie Brookfield shared the alleged attack on TikTok, showing herself and friends with red, sore eyes while wearing England tops. In the video, she wrote: "Wearing an England top to Benidorm? Apparently that's a sprayable offence." She added: "Three girls and two guys pepper sprayed us for no reason. To anyone in Benidorm wearing England shirts, stay alert. We weren't the only ones this happened to."
Social Media Reaction
The video has amassed over 50,000 views and more than 1,000 comments. One user remarked: "Benidorm in 2026 is crazy." Another said: "Me and my friends wore NUFC tops in Benidorm and only received love from everyone. I'm sorry to hear this." A third commented: "It's a terrible shame. Benidorm was once the party and fun centre. Very sad world we live in." However, others reported no issues, with one stating: "I was in Benidorm on Monday. Loads wearing England tops! No problems."
Benidorm as a World Cup Destination
Thousands of British holidaymakers choose Benidorm for World Cup matches, often finding a five-day break cheaper than a single game ticket in the US. Flights to nearby Alicante surge during the tournament. Despite the incident, many fans continue to visit without trouble.
