David Beckham has swapped Miami football fever for full Texan swagger after arriving in Dallas ahead of the first World Cup semi-final.
The former England captain, 51, wasted little time getting into the local spirit as he shared a string of Instagram snaps from Texas, complete with a classic Stetson hat, a white T-shirt and a plate piled high with barbecue favourites.
After cheering England through a dramatic quarter-final in Miami, Beckham headed to Dallas as attention shifted towards Tuesdayâs huge semi-final between Spain and France. And rather than making a quiet arrival, he leaned straight into the cowboy mood.
David paid a visit to Terry Blackâs BBQ, where he appeared to enjoy a proper Texan welcome. The football icon tucked into brisket and sausages during the relaxed night out, giving fans a very different glimpse of his World Cup trip away from the stadium lights.
David Beckham gave his best cowboy impression while posing in a Stetson as he arrives in Dallas for the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday
The former footballer, 51, head straight to Terry Black’s BBQ as he donned the appropriate attire in a stetson and white T-shirt
Posting the snaps to Instagram, Beckham wrote: âNice warm welcome to Dallas. How do I look @colehauser22 ?? @stetsonusa thank youâ. The playful caption quickly caught attention, especially after American actor Cole Hauser replied with a joking compliment, telling him he looked like a âTexas gangsterâ.
The exchange added a fun showbiz twist to Beckhamâs Dallas stop, as fans praised the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star for throwing himself into the cityâs atmosphere before another major night of football.
Beckhamâs cowboy moment comes after a busy and headline-making few days for the family in the United States. On Saturday, he was in Miami with Victoria, Romeo, Cruz and Harper as England beat Norway 2-1 to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
The night was an emotional one for David, who leapt from his seat when Jude Bellingham scored in first-half stoppage time. His excitement, however, was soon matched by another viral Beckham family moment: Victoria remaining perfectly composed while the rest of the family celebrated around her.
Indulging in a delicious BBQ, David made sure to fill up on brisket and sausages during the fun night out
Taking to Instagram he penned: ‘Nice warm welcome to Dallas. How do I look @colehauser22 ?? @stetsonusa thank you’
The star made sure to get into the spirit of things ahead of the game
Pictures of David cheering wildly while Victoria sat with her trademark calm expression quickly became a meme, with fans calling it classic Posh Spice energy. David later stepped in with a cheeky defence of his wife, joking that she was âcelebrating on the insideâ and that her reactions were simply slower than his.
Victoria later appeared to get into the mood, clapping along as England completed the win. The fashion designer has previously admitted she was not always a football fan, especially during Davidâs playing days, but has said Miami now feels different because she feels more connected to the families and community around Inter Miami.
That Miami connection has become a major part of the Beckhamsâ current chapter. David is co-owner and president of Inter Miami, while Victoria has also been celebrating a business milestone in the city with the launch of her first US pop-up store.
Now, with Beckham moving from Miami celebrations to Dallas cowboy mode, fans are watching every step of his World Cup adventure. Whether he is cheering England, defending Victoriaâs viral reaction or posing in a Stetson over barbecue, David continues to turn tournament week into a mix of football pride, family fun and celebrity spectacle.
And with the semi-finals now taking centre stage, Beckhamâs Texan arrival has only added more star power to a World Cup already packed with drama, glamour and unforgettable off-pitch moments.
