David Beckham has been one of the most famous soccer players in England, but in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his family feud has come into the spotlight with his oldest son, Brooklyn Beckham.
The speculation surrounding the Beckham family has grown in recent months since Brooklyn was conspicuously missing from a number of major family events, such as the celebrations during England’s World Cup run. The Beckhams have not officially explained why there is a feud.
Why is Brooklyn Beckham Reportedly Estranged from David and Victoria?
Questions about the relationship first gained momentum after Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, missed several important Beckham family gatherings in 2026. Among the most notable absences were Victoria Beckham’s birthday celebrations and Harper Beckham’s birthday, where the rest of the family was present.
Carine Roitfeld, David Beckham, Cruz Beckham Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Harper Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham and Mia Regan attend the Victoria Beckham AW24 show. (Photo by Darren Gerrish/WireImage for Victoria Beckham)
According to People, Brooklyn’s lack of attendance at Harper’s birthday was due to a feud between him and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
Social media also helped to spread the word during the World Cup. The posts immediately drew a lot of comments from fans.
Have David and Brooklyn Beckham Spoken Publicly About the Feud?
David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham have not spoken about the alleged family feud in any detail.
Rather, the majority of the public discussion has been fueled by entertainment media reports and general speculation on social media. David has been posting messages for England throughout the World Cup, and Victoria has been posting family moments.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn has been busy with his own projects and his life with Nicola Peltz Beckham, and hasn’t commented on the reported estrangement besides social media.
David Beckham has been a key figure in England’s World Cup campaign, his family life has been a topic of interest as well. However, until the Beckham family members decide to be more open about the reasons behind the reported feud, the reasons are largely based on media reports and not confirmed public statements.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.