David Beckham defends Victoria after her unusual World Cup 'celebration' goes viral

David Beckham defended Victoria after her relatively subdued reaction to a key England moment went viral during the World Cup. The Beckhams—David, Victoria, and three of their four children—watched England vs. Norway from a VIP section at Miami Stadium on Saturday, 11 July. Jude Bellingham’s extra-time winner lifted England to a 2-1 victory and sparked visible celebrations in the box, including Beckham leaping from his seat and punching the air. However, Victoria remained seated, then used her phone to snap a picture, prompting online attention and jokes. Beckham responded publicly, saying she was celebrating “inside” and that her reactions were slower than his. Victoria has previously explained her expression, including comments about smiling from the left, and discussed her changing relationship with football since David launched Inter Miami CF in 2018.