Cruz Beckham and Jackie Apostel were back in the spotlight as the Beckham family gathered for another emotional World Cup night – this time watching Englandâs semi-final clash with Argentina from a VIP box in Atlanta.
Jackie, 30, was seated between Cruz, 21, and his younger sister Harper, 15, as the family followed every twist of the tense match. David Beckham, Victoria Beckham and Romeo were also nearby, making it another high-profile family appearance during what has become a very public World Cup run for the Beckhams.
The couple matched for the occasion in England shirts, showing their support for the Three Lions before the night turned into heartbreak. Argentinaâs 2-1 win ended Englandâs hopes of reaching the final, leaving David visibly emotional and the rest of the family stunned by the late turnaround.
Cruz Beckham’s much older girlfriend Jackie Apostel joined the Beckham family at the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday – amid mounting engagement rumors
The 30-year-old beauty was seated between her 21-year-old beau and his younger sister Harper, 15, inside Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
Jackie appeared fully involved in the drama of the game, at one point covering her face as the tension built. Before the final whistle, she was also seen chatting warmly with Harper, adding to the sense that she has become a familiar presence around the Beckham family.
Her appearance comes amid growing speculation about her relationship with Cruz. The pair have been romantically linked since June 2024 after Cruzâs previous split, and reports say they first met through their music connections before their friendship turned romantic.
Jackie, who previously performed in the Brazilian girl group Schutz, has spoken before about how she and Cruz bonded in the studio. She described their connection as something that grew naturally through music, with the pair first becoming close friends before realising there was something more between them.
Their romance has drawn attention not only because of their growing visibility as a couple, but also because Jackie has been seen at several major Beckham family moments. She has joined Cruz and his relatives at multiple World Cup matches across the United States, including games in Florida, Texas and Massachusetts.
Also in the cushy VIP box was Cruz’s soccer star father David Beckham , 51, his superstar mother Victoria, 52, and his older brother Romeo, 23
The German-Brazilian beauty supported the family during the nail-biting match as Argentina knocked England out of the competition with a 2-1 score
Apostel and Cruz matched for the big game in near identical England soccer jersey boasting the team’s iconic white and red
Before the gut-wrenching loss, Apostel shared several bonding moments with teen Harper as they were photographed chatting with one another mid-game
At one point, Cruz’s dad was seen explaining the game to the couple as Apostel sipped on a drink
She has joined Cruz, his parents and siblings at several World Cup matches since the tournament kicked off nearly five weeks ago, including trips to Florida, Texas and Massachusetts
She was also present when David received his long-awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a major family milestone that further fuelled talk that Jackie is now firmly part of Cruzâs inner circle.
Engagement rumours intensified last month after fans noticed Jackie wearing a ring on her left hand in photos shared from a World Cup match. Neither Cruz nor Jackie has publicly confirmed an engagement, and representatives were reportedly contacted for comment.
Still, the speculation has only grown as Jackie continues to appear alongside the Beckhams during major public outings. Her seat beside Harper during the England semi-final quickly caught attention, especially as the family watched one of the most emotional matches of the tournament together.
For Cruz, the match was another chance to show support for England while also sharing the moment with Jackie. The youngest Beckham son has been building his own profile in music, releasing his long-awaited debut single in 2025 and gaining a growing fanbase.
Last month, the couple sparked engagement rumors when Apostel appeared on social media with a ring on her wedding finger
The ring was illuminated by the flash, as per photos posted by Apostel to Instagram on June 25
The photos were snapped as Apostel and Cruz joined his dad David at the Brazil versus Scotland World Cup match
Cruz has been romantically linked to Apostel since June 2024 following his split from 20-something TikTok star Bby Ivy; the couple seen in June
Jackie is also said to be involved in his creative world, helping with songwriting and promotion as Cruz continues to develop his sound. Their shared love of music appears to be one of the key foundations of their relationship.
But the night in Atlanta was ultimately about family, football and heartbreak. As Argentina completed a late comeback to knock England out, the Beckham box captured the full range of emotions – hope, shock, disappointment and support.
And for Jackie, the high-profile appearance only added to the public fascination around her place in the Beckham family story. Whether or not the engagement rumours prove true, her latest outing with Cruz and his relatives has ensured the couple remain firmly in the showbiz spotlight.
