What happened?

The Czech national team ended last in the group at the 2026 World Cup. This is a disappointment for all fans. But what happened to David Beckham during the tournament?

Beckham became a face of brands such as McDonald's, Stella Artois, or Walkers during the tournament. This earned him a total of 19 million pounds (over 532 million crowns) according to marketing experts. He surpassed Shakira, who performed at the opening ceremony and during the controversial halftime show in the final, by four million pounds, and Justin Bieber by seven million pounds. The former English footballer became the highest-earning celebrity at the World Cup.

Why it matters for Czechia?

The Czech national team ended last in the group, which is a disappointment for all fans. But what happened to David Beckham during the tournament? His earnings are enormous compared to the record amounts distributed by FIFA among the tournament participants. For example, the Czech national team, which ended last in the group with one draw and two losses, received $12.5 million (265 million crowns).

What comes next?

The Czech national team must return to the domestic league and prepare for future tournaments. It will be interesting to see how the team manages to improve its results in the next matches. On the other hand, David Beckham can look forward to further successes in advertising and other projects.

Our current league position is 4th, 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses from 3 games, recent form LDL. We are 8 points behind the leaders Mexico in the title race. Our team has scored 2 goals and conceded 6 (-4 goal difference). Our team has won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2 of the last 5 games (LDDLW). Our team will face Croatia at home on September 26, 2026.