David Beckham Sends Congratulatory Message to Spain After ‘Perfect’ World Cup Run
David Beckham publicly congratulated the Spanish national soccer team following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. The event was attended by the Beckham family, marking a high-profile conclusion to the tournament held in the United States.
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The World Cup final serves as a major cultural and economic event, and celebrity engagement underscores the global reach of professional sports.
David Beckham; Spain’s national team Credit: Ian MacNicol/Getty; Carl Recine/Getty Anna Lazarus Caplan Mon, July 20, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC · 2 min read NEED TO KNOW David Beckham congratulated Spain on its World Cup win
The retired soccer star was on hand to watch the FIFA final on Sunday, along with his wife, Victoria, and their two sons, Cruz and Romeo
The Beckhams have attended a number of World Cup matches in recent weeks
On Monday, July 20, the retired soccer star posted a ringing endorsement of the team on Instagram , after La Roja beat defending champion Argentina, 1-0, in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.
“World champions 🇪🇸 VIVA ESPANA 🇪🇸,” Beckham, 51, wrote. “Congratulations to Spain on the perfect tournament 💛❤️ @sefutbol ❤️💛”
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