David Beckham was seen belting out Wonderwall arm-in-arm with his son Romeo as the pair celebrated England’s quarter-final win over Norway in Miami on Saturday night. However, the ongoing Beckham family feud cast a noticeable shadow over the festivities.
Beckham Family Rift Evident
The football legend was joined by his wife, Victoria, and their younger children to watch the Three Lions book their place in the semi-finals with a tense 2-1 win. However, eldest son Brooklyn was nowhere to be seen. Despite also being in the United States, Brooklyn's absence made it clear that the rift between him and the rest of the Beckham clan shows no signs of easing.
The high-profile match wasn't the only major family event Brooklyn skipped. Just the day before, he was noticeably absent from his little sister Harper’s milestone 15th birthday bash in West Palm Beach, Florida. According to photos obtained by Page Six, Harper celebrated turning 15 surrounded by the rest of her tight-knit family, including her parents, brothers Romeo and Cruz, and their respective girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel.
Beckham’s Passionate Anthem Rendition
Despite the family drama, the Beckham patriarch still managed to thoroughly entertain fans both in the stands and online. Before kick-off, the former England captain caught the eye of social media users with a deeply passionate rendition of 'God Save the King.' Stadium cameras captured David enthusiastically singing the national anthem beside Victoria—a stark, much happier contrast to just days prior, when he was spotted reacting dramatically to a frustrating Harry Kane miss against Ghana.
When the final whistle blew to seal England's victory, the stadium erupted into the Oasis classic that has become the definitive soundtrack of the 2026 tournament. David was right in the thick of the celebrations, throwing an arm around his son Romeo as the pair proudly belted out the anthem alongside thousands of jubilant supporters.
Beckham Hosts England Squad
Beckham's attendance at the fixture followed his hosting of England's squad at his Inter Miami training base in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, making the Florida Blue Training Center available ahead of the side's quarter-final showdown with Erling Haaland and Norway. Footage of Beckham joining in circulated on X, with supporters responding positively to the moment. One user quipped that the broadcast director focusing on Beckham during the anthem was understandable 'because we all know that's the king we're really singing about.'
Others remarked on the unusual sight of Victoria at a fixture, with one fan commenting, 'You know it's serious for David Beckham tonight if he managed to convince Victoria to watch a match.' Further posts applauded the couple's display of patriotism, with one describing them as 'a true power couple showing respect during the national anthem.'
Kane on Beckham’s Visit
Beckham, who holds the position of president and co-owner of Inter Miami, was accompanied at the Fort Lauderdale session by his sons Romeo and Cruz, and made a point of speaking privately with numerous players, including captain Harry Kane, before England began their training session. Kane subsequently described the visit as a significant morale lift for the group.
'He just wished us luck. After most games, he messages me and we stay in touch,' Kane said. 'He's obviously a big England fan. We know how much it meant for him to play for England and be captain. He was there to support us.' He added: 'We were obviously using his home, the home he's built, so we appreciate him doing that for us. Ultimately, it was good to catch up with him and for the other lads to have a chat with him. He is an English legend, he was wishing us well and hopefully we can do him proud tomorrow.'
Beckham’s Legacy and England’s Progress
Beckham, who earned 115 caps for England during a playing career that featured stints at Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain, led the national side for six years and remains amongst English football's most iconic figures. He has continued to attend matches throughout this summer's World Cup, tracking England's progress closely as Thomas Tuchel's team advanced towards a third consecutive quarter-final berth.
England go into Saturday's fixture against Norway hoping to reach the semi-finals for the first time in the current tournament structure. The victors will progress to meet either Argentina or Switzerland in the World Cup semi-finals, with two heavyweights in France and Spain on the other side of the draw.
