Cruz Beckham drew praise from football fans for consoling his father, David Beckham, after England was eliminated from the World Cup. The incident occurred on Wednesday following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the tournament's semi-final.
David Beckham, 51, appeared visibly heartbroken as Argentina secured the winning goal in the final moments of the match at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia. His son, 21-year-old Cruz, was seen embracing his father in a moment of shared comfort.
Onlookers and viewers watching the game noted the affectionate gesture. One fan commented online that seeing Beckham near tears and being consoled by Cruz was "the sweetest thing I've ever seen." Another described the hug between father and son as "wholesome."
David and Victoria Beckham, 52, watched the crucial match with their children Romeo, 23, Harper, 15, and Cruz, accompanied by his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30. The couple were later seen holding their heads in their hands after the loss.
England had initially taken the lead in the 55th minute with a goal from Anthony Gordon. However, Argentina responded with two goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martinez, scoring within seven minutes of each other to secure their victory.
Earlier in the game, Victoria Beckham had celebrated England's goal by leaping into David's arms. This reaction contrasted with her subdued response to Jude Bellingham's goal in the quarter-finals, which had previously gone viral and led to her being memed online. David Beckham had humorously defended his wife's reaction at the time, stating she was "celebrating on the inside."
David Beckham has been following the England team throughout their World Cup campaign in the US, with the hope of seeing them win the trophy. The family joined other fans in singing the national anthem at the stadium, though their rendition was reportedly drowned out by opposing fans.
David Beckham also had to watch his country's team compete against his friend Lionel Messi, who plays for Inter Miami, a club co-owned by Beckham. Earlier in the tournament, David had publicly celebrated England's victory against Norway.