The report says Beckham was pictured alongside England’s players before the meeting with Norway. His presence carries obvious resonance for a squad led by Thomas Tuchel, particularly as England chase another deep tournament run.
England are reported to have reached the quarter-finals after a 3-2 win over Mexico, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. The result would mark their 11th appearance at this stage of the World Cup, placing them behind only Brazil and Germany in the historical tally cited in the update.
Jude Bellingham supplied the decisive attacking edge against Mexico, reportedly scoring twice before Harry Kane converted the winning penalty.
That contribution places Bellingham at the centre of England’s knockout-stage threat. His ability to arrive in scoring positions from midfield gives Tuchel another route through tight matches, especially against a Norway side that has just removed one of the competition’s biggest favourites.
Norway are reported to have beaten Brazil 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. The brace is said to have taken his World Cup total to seven, matching the highest first-tournament tally recorded by Poland’s Grzegorz Lato in 1974.
Haaland’s scoring form gives Norway a clear reference point in attack, while England’s route through Mexico under pressure underlines the need for defensive discipline. The quarter-final therefore pits Bellingham’s midfield movement against Haaland’s penalty-box efficiency.
The next storyline is whether Beckham’s visit can inspire England beyond another tight knockout contest-or whether Haaland’s momentum will carry Norway into their first World Cup semi-final.