Beckham supports England before Norway World Cup QF

Former England captain David Beckham hosted the national team at his Inter Miami training facilities and attended their crucial World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway on Saturday, July 11, offering high-profile support as the squad pursued a place in the semifinals.

Beckham, 51, visited the England camp on Friday, July 10, as the team trained at the Major League Soccer club he co-owns in Fort Lauderdale. He spoke with players, including current captain Harry Kane, in the gym before watching the session from the sidelines alongside his sons Romeo and Cruz. Kane said Beckham wished the team luck for their upcoming match and that the players appreciated using the facilities he helped build. Beckham has attended several England matches during the tournament.

The visit came as England prepared for a challenging knockout game following a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in the round of 16. That match, played at Estadio Azteca, saw Jude Bellingham score twice in a historic performance. The win secured England's 11th appearance in a World Cup quarterfinal. Their opponents, Norway, reached this stage by causing a major upset, defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1, with...