Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Beckham Booed for Neutral Stance on Spain vs Argentina
David Beckham was at an event in New York where he was asked who he thought would win the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
He didn't want to pick a side because he has a special connection to both teams.
He played for Spain's Real Madrid and is friends with Argentina's star player, Messi.
The crowd booed him for not choosing a team, but he laughed it off.
Beckham also remembered his past games against Argentina, where he had both a bad moment in 1998 and a great moment in 2002.
David Beckham was booed in New York for not picking a winner between Spain and Argentina in the World Cup final.
Beckham expressed affection for Spain due to his past with Real Madrid and for Argentina because of his friendship with Messi.
The crowd booed him for refusing to choose a favorite team, to which he and Kaka laughed off the jeers.
Beckham recalled his historical moments against Argentina, including a red card in 1998 and a winning goal in 2002.
This was Beckham's first public appearance after England's semifinal exit to Argentina in the World Cup.
- Who
- David Beckham and Kaka
- What
- Beckham was booed for not picking a winner between Spain and Argentina in the World Cup final.
- When
- During a Fanatics Fest event in New York
- Where
- New York
- Why
- Beckham refused to choose a favorite team, expressing affection for both Spain and Argentina.
Spain Supporters
Argentina Supporters
Team Preference
Spain Supporters
Beckham expressed affection for Spain due to his past association with Real Madrid and their strong performance in the tournament.
Argentina Supporters
Argentina supporters likely favor Messi and Argentina's title defense, with Beckham acknowledging Messi's exceptional qualities.
- Event
- Fanatics Fest in New York
- Participants
- David Beckham and Kaka
- Teams Discussed
- Spain and Argentina
- Beckham's Affiliation
- Co-owner of Inter Miami, former Real Madrid player, friend of Messi
- Crowd Reaction
- Booed Beckham for not picking a winner
- Beckham's Response
- Laughed off the boos, joked about not being booed in a while
- Historical Context
- Beckham's notable World Cup moments against Argentina in 1998 and 2002