A Legend's Vision for 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws nearer, former England captain David Beckham is taking a moment to look back on a career that has taken him to three World tournaments. He recalls the excitement of watching heroes like Bryan Robson on television as a child and the surreal feeling of stepping onto the world stage himself.
Beckham described the memory of scoring his first World Cup goal on his mother's birthday as a highlight that still resonates, and he noted that captaining England at a World Cup remains one of the proudest chapters of his story.
Now a co‑owner of Major League Soccer side Inter Miami CF, he says the experience of playing in the tournament has given him a unique perspective as he prepares for the next edition, hoping England can finally lift the trophy.
He also named several squads that he believes could challenge for the title, singling out Japan, France, Spain, Argentina and Brazil as teams with the quality to win, while emphasizing that England will need to bring its best to succeed.
A New Chapter with McDonald's
Off the pitch, Beckham has embraced a surprising new pastime: gardening. Weekends spent tending to vegetables and caring for chickens have become a welcome escape from the relentless pace of football.
In a collaboration that blends sport and fast‑food culture, he has teamed up with McDonald's for a World Cup campaign that features some of the game’s biggest names, and he revealed his go‑to order – hash browns, a Big Mac, a cheeseburger, large fries and a strawberry milkshake.