World Cup fans in Benidorm were left horrified after they were allegedly attacked for wearing England shirts, according to a viral TikTok video. Natalie Brookfield shared the story, detailing how she and her friends were pepper sprayed by a group of individuals while wearing England tops in the popular Spanish holiday destination.
Incident Details
In the TikTok clip, which has been viewed more than 50,000 times, Brookfield and her friends are seen with red, stinging eyes, wearing England shirts. She wrote: "Wearing an England top to Benidorm? Apparently that's a sprayable offence. 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."
Public Reaction
The video garnered over 1,000 comments, with many expressing shock and sympathy. One user commented: "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 added: "It's a terrible shame. Benidorm was once the party and fun centre. Very sad world we live in." However, some reported positive experiences: "I was in Benidorm on Monday. Loads wearing England tops! No problems."
Context and Trends
Benidorm has long been a hotspot for British tourists, especially during major sporting events. Thousands of fans choose the resort over travelling to host cities, as a five-night holiday in Benidorm often costs less than a single match ticket in the US. Flights from the UK to nearby Alicante see massive spikes during the World Cup. However, this incident has raised concerns about safety for England fans abroad.
It remains unclear whether the group reported the attack to local authorities. The incident adds to a series of recent headlines about Benidorm, including reports of empty sunbeds for unrelated reasons.
