David Beckham has come to the defence of his wife Victoria after a photo of her looking supremely bored during England's World Cup quarter-final victory against Norway went viral. The beauty mogul and former Spice Girl was captured on camera appearing entirely disinterested as Jude Bellingham scored the winning goal, a stark contrast to the elated reactions of everyone around her, including her husband.
Beckham's Response to the Viral Photo
The former England captain waded into the comments of a post from comedian Jenny Johnson, who ribbed Victoria as 'England's number one fan' with an 'infectious smile'. Beckham promised: 'She was celebrating inside I promise.' He added: 'Her reactions were slightly slower than mine.'
The photo shows Victoria with a poker face while David, alongside their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper, whooped and cheered in the stands. The Beckham brood were posting from their good seats in the Miami stadium, with David sharing a triumphant family selfie on Instagram, 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… Thank you England for giving our country these moments.'
Brooklyn Beckham's Absence
Notably absent was eldest son Brooklyn, amid their high-profile family feud which he took a pop at during his DoorDash advert ahead of the football tournament. Instead of attending, the 27-year-old simply posted an aerial shot of the Miami pitch to his Instagram Stories, without commentary or further context. In the food delivery advert's teaser, Brooklyn smirked to the camera with a stack of World Cup tickets, saying: 'You're probably wondering why I'm watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home… It's a long story.'
England's World Cup Journey
England's quarter-final victory over Norway clinched their spot in the semi-final, which will take place this Wednesday. The team has been performing strongly, and the Beckham family's presence in Miami highlighted the global excitement surrounding the tournament.
