David Beckham has defended his wife Victoria after she became an unexpected meme during England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway on Saturday night. The former England captain was in the stands at Miami Stadium alongside Victoria and their family as the Three Lions secured a dramatic 2-1 win to book their place in the semi-finals.
However, while David celebrated Jude Bellingham's crucial equaliser with enthusiasm, Victoria's calmer reaction quickly caught the attention of viewers watching at home. Social media users shared clips and screenshots of the former Spice Girl sitting almost expressionless in the family suite, with many joking she appeared less than thrilled by England's progress.
Comedian's Joke Sparks Beckham's Response
Comedian Jenny Johnson joined in the fun, sharing pictures of Victoria on X and quipping: "I wanted to take a moment to single out @england's number one fan Victoria, Lady Beckham!!!!" She continued: "There's nothing like cheering your heart out for England from home, then they cut to Victoria and we see that classic Posh Spice smile! It's so infectious! I used to think I got animated while watching sports, but Victoria blows my enthusiasm out of the water!"
David couldn't resist responding himself, reassuring fans that Victoria was enjoying the moment - even if she wasn't showing it. Replying underneath the post, he joked: "She was celebrating inside, I promise, her reactions were slightly slower than mine."
Fans Rush to Defend Victoria
In addition to David, many others rushed to defend the star in the comments. One person responded: "She is an icon, she can sit there with no expression forever and she will forever be iconic." Another user reasoned: "In her defence, she wasn’t cast as sporty spice." And someone else explained: "Cheering causes wrinkles darling."
While some viewers teased that Victoria looked unimpressed, others pointed out the viral screenshots only captured a split second, with the fashion designer later seen smiling as England completed their comeback.
Beckhams Celebrate Family Moment
The Beckhams were among a host of famous faces cheering on Thomas Tuchel's side in Miami, with David later sharing family photos from the evening and writing: "What a moment in Miami. I'm so proud of the team tonight reaching the semi-final of the World Cup and to celebrate with my family was so special." Victoria also marked the victory on Instagram, posting pictures from the match alongside the caption: "Special moment tonight in Miami with my family and for our country."
