David Beckham expressed his sadness after England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semifinal played in Atlanta, United States.
Beckham watched the match at the stadium alongside his wife, Victoria Beckham, and his sons Romeo and Cruz. The family celebrated when Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, but Argentina’s comeback in the closing minutes completely changed the atmosphere.
Enzo Fernández equalized in the 86th minute, and Lautaro Martínez scored the winning goal in stoppage time, securing Argentina’s place in the final against Spain.
After the final whistle, Beckham posted a message on social media expressing his frustration over the elimination while also praising England’s campaign in the tournament. The former player wrote that the result was a major disappointment, but that the memories created during the competition would last forever.
“Heartbroken for us all, but memories that inspire and last forever… Thank you to our team, our fans and our country for what you gave us at this World Cup,” he wrote in the caption of a post shared on his Instagram profile.
Beckham’s relationship with the England national team has been marked by highly emotional moments at World Cups. The former player competed in three World Cups and became one of the figures most closely associated with the national team. This time, he followed the campaign as a supporter and as one of the most recognizable personalities in English football.
The defeat ended England’s dream of reaching a World Cup final for the first time since 1966. Argentina, meanwhile, advanced to face Spain for the title, seeking another trophy after winning the previous edition.
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