{"id":7871,"date":"2026-07-16T18:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=7871"},"modified":"2026-07-16T18:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:17:18","slug":"david-beckhams-son-cruz-comforts-dad-after-englands-world-cup-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=7871","title":{"rendered":"David Beckham&#8217;s son Cruz comforts dad after England&#8217;s World Cup loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F07%2F134575148.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Son of the year. <\/p>\n<p>Cruz Beckham comforted dad David Beckham after <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/15\/sports\/argentina-breaks-englands-heart-with-stunning-world-cup-comeback\/#:~:text=It%20was%2C%20in%20the%20end,sent%20a%20nation%20into%20rapture.\">England\u2019s World Cup semifinals loss to Argentina <\/a>on Wednesday. <\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old leaned in and hugged the devastated soccer legend in the stands at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Cruz wore his dad\u2019s iconic #7 England jersey to the game, while David, 51, dressed up in a suit and tie. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Cruz Beckham comforted dad David Beckham after England lost the World Cup semifinals to Argentina on Wednesday. <span class=\"credit\">BBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>The father-son duo (seen above) shared a sweet hug in the stands at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia. <span class=\"credit\">BBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>For most of the soccer match, David, 51, was celebrating and cheering with wife Victoria Beckham, 52, sons Cruz and Romeo, 23, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/11\/celebrity-news\/brooklyn-beckham-skips-sister-harpers-15th-birthday-celebration-weeks-after-teen-attempted-to-heal-rift\/\">daughter Harper, 15, <\/a>as England had a 1-0 lead over Argentina. <\/p>\n<p>But when Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes, David became visibly frustrated and upset,  at one point wiping tears off his face.<\/p>\n<p>After the game, David called the outcome a \u201cheartbreak\u201d in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da1Vg0aCE_z\/?img_index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram post. <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>David (seen above) went to the game with wife Victoria, sons Cruz and Romeo and daughter Harper. <span class=\"credit\">Javier Garcia \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>David (pictured above with wife Victoria) became visibly upset when England blew their lead.  <span class=\"credit\">Michael Zemanek \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHeartbreak for us all but memories that inspire and last forever,\u201d he wrote, alongside two photos of Team England. <\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cThank you to our team, our fans &amp; our country for what you have given us in this World Cup @england \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Over the weekend, David <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/11\/sports\/england-vs-norway-in-miami-draws-david-beckham-and-mick-jagger-to-world-cup-quarterfinal\/\">went to the England-Norway game at Miami\u2019s Hard Rock Stadium<\/a> with Victoria, Cruz, Romeo and Harper.<\/p>\n<p>The famous family was seen cheering after England beat Norway 2-1 to advance to the semifinals. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>David (seen above) wiped tears off his face as England lost 2-1. <span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Cruz (pictured above with his parents) wore his dad\u2019s number 7 England jersey. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>David called the outcome of the game a \u201cheartbreak\u201d in an Instagram post afterwards (as pictured above). <span class=\"credit\">davidbeckham\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Page Six Daily\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>David also posted a picture of the family at the game as he gushed over England\u2019s big win.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat a moment in Miami, I\u2019m so proud of the team tonight reaching the Semi final of the World Cup and to celebrate with my family was so special,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DarLQz_oyQF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he wrote. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>David\u2019s third son, Brooklyn, was not in attendance, as he\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/celebrity-news\/brooklyn-beckham-feud-parents-david-victoria-timeline\/\">on the outs with the rest of the Beckhams. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>In January, the 27-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/01\/19\/celebrity-news\/brooklyn-beckham-breaks-silence-on-family-feud-with-bombshell-statement-directed-at-david-victoria\/\">wrote a scathing message<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram denouncing his famous parents and accusing them of trying to ruin his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>David and his family, sans sons Brooklyn, also all attended the England-Norway game together in Miami on Saturday (as seen above). <span class=\"credit\">davidbeckham\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Brooklyn (pictured above with his family and wife Nicola Peltz) is estranged from the rest of the Beckhams. <span class=\"credit\">victoriabeckham\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When the World Cup started, Brooklyn took a swipe at his family in a <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/15\/celebrity-news\/brooklyn-beckham-takes-jab-at-parents-david-victoria-in-new-world-cup-ad\/\">shady Door Dash ad<\/a> where he gave away tickets to the soccer tournament. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re probably wondering why I\u2019m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home. It\u2019s not like I don\u2019t have tickets,\u201d he said in the ad. \u201cUm, it\u2019s because \u2026 it\u2019s a long story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since the falling out, Brooklyn has skipped many Beckham family events including <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/05\/05\/parents\/david-beckham-refused-to-privately-celebrate-birthday-with-son-brookyln-and-nicola-peltz-amid-family-feud-report\/\">David\u2019s 50th birthday in 2025<\/a> and his <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/23\/celebrity-news\/david-beckham-celebrates-fathers-day-2026-at-london-pub-without-son-brooklyn\/\">low-key Father\u2019s Day celebration <\/a>last month.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Son of the year. 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