David Beckham was captured on camera belting out Oasis's "Wonderwall" arm-in-arm with his son Romeo after England's 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway on Saturday, celebrating at the stadium in Miami. The former England captain, accompanied by wife Victoria and sons Romeo and Cruz, sang the anthem that has become the soundtrack of the 2026 World Cup. However, eldest son Brooklyn was notably absent, signaling a persistent rift within the Beckham family.
Family Absence Highlights Strained Relations
Brooklyn, 27, also skipped his sister Harper's milestone 15th birthday party the day before in West Palm Beach, Florida. According to photos obtained by Page Six, Harper celebrated with parents David and Victoria, brothers Romeo and Cruz, and their respective girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel. Brooklyn's absence from both events underscores ongoing tensions, as he remains estranged from the family despite all parties being in the US.
Earlier in the day, Beckham had already drawn attention for his passionate rendition of "God Save the King" alongside Victoria, a stark contrast to his frustrated reaction to a Harry Kane miss against Ghana days prior. The couple's display of patriotism earned praise on social media, with one fan calling them "a true power couple showing respect during the national anthem."
Beckham Hosts England Squad at Inter Miami Complex
Beckham, president and co-owner of Inter Miami, hosted England's squad at the Florida Blue Training Center in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, making the facility available ahead of the quarter-final. He personally spoke with players, including captain Harry Kane, who described the visit as a significant morale boost. "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."
Kane 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."
England's World Cup Journey Continues
England, under manager Thomas Tuchel, advanced to their third consecutive quarter-final appearance. The victory over Norway sets up a semi-final clash against either Argentina or Switzerland. Beckham, who earned 115 caps and captained England for six years, has maintained a visible presence throughout the tournament, closely monitoring the team's progress.
Footage of Beckham singing "Wonderwall" spread across X, with supporters responding warmly. One user joked that cutting to Beckham during the anthem was understandable "because we all know that's the king we're really singing about." Others noted the unusual sight of Victoria at a match, with one fan commenting, "You know it's serious for David Beckham tonight if he managed to convince Victoria to watch a match."
