Victoria Beckham celebrated England's goal against Argentina by leaping into her husband David Beckham's arms, marking a visible display of enthusiasm after her muted reaction in a prior match had become a viral meme. The couple, along with their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, were watching the World Cup semi-final match.
When Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute, Victoria rose from her seat and embraced David, a stark contrast to her reaction during the quarter-finals. In that earlier game, her lack of overt celebration for Jude Bellingham's goal led to widespread online commentary and her becoming the subject of memes. David Beckham had playfully defended his wife at the time, suggesting she was "celebrating on the inside" with "slightly slower reactions."
Victoria, who has previously spoken about not enjoying football when she first met David, has expressed a change of heart in recent years. She told the Financial Times in 2024 that attending matches in Miami, where David is involved with Inter Miami, made her feel "wanted" and that she enjoys the social aspect with other players' families.
The Beckhams and their children were also present at the France vs. Spain semi-final match, where David was seen with actor Timothée Chalamet. While David played in both Spain and France during his career, his support during this match was for Spain. Their children, Harper and Romeo, wore jackets from David's brand, Intra, in Spain's colors. Both families appeared to interact amicably, and all were photographed with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, who performed during the event. Victoria shared photos with the cheerleaders on social media, playfully asking if she had "made the squad."