David Beckham was seen enjoying the Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup game in Miami, accompanied by his son Cruz and Cruz's girlfriend, Jackie Apostel. The former footballer, 51, was pictured in a VIP box, dressed in a beige blazer, while Cruz opted for a more casual white T-shirt and jeans. Also present in the box were footballing legend Phil Neville and David's friend Dave Gardner.
Meanwhile, David's estranged eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, was also in Florida, celebrating his father-in-law Nelson Peltz's 84th birthday. Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz were seen wearing matching cowboy hats as they joined the Peltz family for a birthday meal. Nicola shared photos from the celebration on her Instagram.
The public appearances by the two sons come amidst reports of a continuing rift between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. Earlier in the week, it was reported that Brooklyn was angered by his parents including him in Father's Day posts, with sources suggesting he wants to be left alone. Nicola Peltz Beckham also appeared to make a veiled comment on the situation, sharing a quote on Instagram about self-forgiveness.
David Beckham had extended an olive branch on Father's Day with an Instagram post that included a childhood photo of Brooklyn alongside a picture of himself with all four of his children. Victoria Beckham also featured Brooklyn in her Father's Day tribute to her husband. However, behind the scenes, Brooklyn is reportedly "fuming" about the public acknowledgments, with a source telling The Sun that he wishes his parents would "leave it and leave him alone."
The estrangement reportedly escalated around Christmas last year when Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram, and his legal team requested that all communication be handled through representatives. This follows an incident where Brooklyn was accused of profiting from his family ties through a sponsored DoorDash commercial. In the ad, he quipped, "You're probably wondering why I'm watching the Fifa World Cup 2026 from home... It's a long story," which was interpreted by some as a jab at his parents. Friends of the Beckhams expressed shock and disappointment over the advert.
Brooklyn previously released a six-page statement in January, denouncing his parents and claiming they had controlled him for most of his life, attempted to drive a wedge between him and Nicola, and embarrassed him at his wedding. He stated he no longer wanted to reconcile with his family and was no longer part of "Brand Beckham," seeking peace and privacy.
Nicola Peltz Beckham also shared a passage on her Instagram reflecting on her relationship with her father, Nelson Peltz. The Peltz family celebrated Nelson's birthday in Florida, with Nicola sharing images of the gathering, including a selfie with her father.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match was held at Miami Stadium, Florida, the same city where David's football team, Inter Miami, is based.