David Beckham has defended his wife Victoria's subdued reaction to a pivotal goal scored by England during a recent World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway in Miami. The moment, which saw Jude Bellingham score the decisive goal in the third minute of extra time on July 11, sent many spectators into a frenzy, a stark contrast to Victoria Beckham's seemingly impassive demeanor.
Video clips and images from the match showed David Beckham jumping up and celebrating with his children, while Victoria Beckham remained seated with a stone-faced expression. The stark difference in their reactions quickly went viral on social media, with many users commenting on her lack of outward enthusiasm. A comedian joked about her "infectious" smile, but David Beckham addressed the situation in the comments of an Instagram post.
"She was celebrating inside I promise," he wrote, adding a crying-laughing emoji. "Her reactions were slightly slower than mine."
Further images from the match show Victoria Beckham eventually standing and clapping with her family, which includes their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. The couple was also seen sharing a hug after England secured the victory.
This is not the first time Victoria Beckham's public expressions have been a subject of discussion. In her Netflix docu-series, "Victoria Beckham," she addressed her tendency to appear stoic, explaining that her facial expressions do not always reflect her internal emotions. She previously stated that when posing for photographs, she often smiles from her left side to avoid appearing unwell, leading to an unintended appearance of moodiness.
David and Victoria Beckham were reportedly expected to attend England's semifinal match against Argentina in Atlanta. All matches of the FIFA World Cup are being broadcast on FOX or FOX Sports 1.