David Beckham brought a dose of star power to the World Cup semi-final in Texas as he joined Victoria and their family to watch Spain book their place in the final.
The former England captain, 51, was seen cheering from the stands as Spain swept past France in Tuesday night’s huge clash, setting up a mouth-watering end to the tournament. After days of attention around the Beckham family’s football outings in Miami, the famous clan were once again in prime seats for another major World Cup moment.
This time, David’s loyalties appeared to sit firmly with Spain. The reason was clear: Beckham spent four memorable years at Real Madrid between 2003 and 2007, becoming part of one of the most glamorous eras in the club’s modern history. Although he also had a brief spell with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013, it was Spain he backed as the two European giants met on the semi-final stage.
Victoria, 52, joined him in the stands along with their three youngest children, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 15. Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel was also seen with the family, continuing what has become a very public Beckham World Cup tour across America.
David Beckham cheered on Spain in the World Cup semi-final as he’s joined by wife Victoria and their family
Daughter Harper, 15, donned a Spanish football jacket next to her brothers Romeo (pictured), 23, and Cruz, 21
David shared some warm words with actor Timothy Chalamet, 30
Harper, 15, was seen donning a Spain football jacket, while standing next to her brothers, Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21
Cruz and his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30, was also spotted with the family
Spanish fans were ecstatic to watch their side dispatch the French side in such style
Harper joins the family show of support
Harper added a particularly sweet touch to the night by wearing a Spain football jacket, standing alongside her brothers as the match unfolded. The family appeared focused and tense during the action, with Spain eventually producing a polished performance to leave France stunned.
France had gone into the game widely viewed as one of the tournament favourites, but the report described them as almost unrecognisable on the night. Spain, by contrast, showed unity, composure and flair, scoring once from the penalty spot in the first half before adding another goal after the break.
The celebrity spotting did not stop with the Beckhams. David was pictured sharing warm words with actor Timothée Chalamet, who made his own allegiance clear by wearing a French football jacket. It created a playful contrast in the stands: Beckham backing the country where he made one of the biggest moves of his career, while Chalamet wore the colours of the beaten side.
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Victoria’s viral “Posh” moment returns
The appearance came shortly after another Beckham family football moment went viral. During England’s quarter-final win over Norway in Miami, David, Romeo, Cruz and Harper leapt into the air when Jude Bellingham scored, while Victoria remained perfectly composed in her seat.
The images quickly became a social media meme, with fans joking about her trademark “Posh” expression. David later stepped in with a light-hearted defence of his wife, insisting she had been “celebrating on the inside” and joking that her reactions were simply slower than his.
Victoria did later appear to get into the spirit of the England win, clapping along as the Three Lions sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory. Still, the meme had already taken off, adding another layer of showbiz fun to the Beckham family’s World Cup week.
England subplot adds more drama
The report also noted that England are preparing for their own huge semi-final showdown against Argentina, with manager Thomas Tuchel moving to calm talk of tension with Jude Bellingham after the quarter-final. Bellingham scored both goals against Norway, but later appeared to respond sharply to Tuchel’s criticism of England’s technical display.
It comes after David insisted his wife Victoria was ‘celebrating on the inside’ after her subdued reaction to England’s nail-biting World Cup quarter-final clash went viral
![The football legend commented on stand-up comedian Jenny Johnson's summary of the match, who had sarcastically wrote that 'Victoria blows [her] enthusiasm out of the water'](https://i.dailymail.com/1s/2026/07/14/21/109978607-15977647-The_football_legend_commented_on_stand_up_comedian_Jenny_Johnson-a-62_1784062617614.jpg)
The football legend commented on stand-up comedian Jenny Johnson’s summary of the match, who had sarcastically wrote that ‘Victoria blows [her] enthusiasm out of the water’
David’s loyalty was with Spain after having a four-season stint with Real Madrid in the early Noughties
Tuchel insisted there was no issue with the 23-year-old star and blamed the way the question had been put to Bellingham, saying he had already spoken to the squad to clear up his comments.
For David Beckham, though, the night in Texas was all about Spain. Wearing his football history proudly, the former Real Madrid midfielder looked right at home as another team close to his career moved within touching distance of the biggest prize in the game.
With England still dreaming of joining them in the final, and the Beckhams continuing to draw attention wherever they appear, the family’s World Cup adventure has become a story of football, fame, fashion and viral moments all rolled into one.
