Brooklyn Beckham’s latest DoorDash ad did not just promote the World Cup. It pulled his family rift back into public view during one of the biggest soccer events of the year.
The 27-year-old appears in a campaign for the delivery app tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, sitting at home with match tickets while a soccer broadcast plays in the background.
“You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home,” Brooklyn says in the teaser, according to Entertainment Weekly. “It’s a long story.”
The clip ends with text reading, “It’s complicated. More soon.” The line drew attention because Brooklyn remains publicly estranged from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, and because David’s name is tied so closely to soccer and the World Cup.
The DoorDash Ad Put the Family Rift Back on Camera
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BreakingNews.ie, carrying Press Association reporting, said a fuller version of the ad shows Brooklyn saying, “It’s not like I don’t have tickets. Um…it’s because… it’s a long story.”
He then opens the door to a delivery driver and hands over the tickets, saying, “These can go to someone… else,” before adding, “Put them somewhere fun.”
Brooklyn shared the ad on Instagram and wrote that he had asked DoorDash to drop his FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for followers. He told fans to follow the company’s account for clues on where to find them.
The ad arrived days after David was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Victoria, Romeo, Cruz and Harper attended the ceremony with him. Brooklyn was not there, and Entertainment Weekly reported that he also was not with David at the U.S. men’s national team’s opening World Cup match in Los Angeles.
Fans Read the Spot as a Dig at David and Victoria
The Independent reported that the advert drew mixed responses from viewers. Some accused Brooklyn of using the family dispute to stay relevant, while others defended him and said he looked happy.
The same report noted that the set included a burnt oven pizza and a film camera, references that seemed to nod to Brooklyn’s cooking and photography work, two areas where he has often been mocked online.
David earned 115 caps for England, played in multiple World Cup tournaments, spent six seasons with LA Galaxy and is now co-owner of Inter Miami. A World Cup-branded ad built around Brooklyn staying home with unused tickets was always going to be read against his father’s soccer history.
The Harper Letter Added to the Timing
The DoorDash campaign followed another public family moment. Page Six reported that Harper Beckham recently visited Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s Los Angeles home with a letter, but Brooklyn and Nicola were in New York at the time.
A representative for Brooklyn and Nicola suggested the visit had been staged because photographers were present. Reports from outlets including The Guardian and Page Six said the Beckham family side disputed that accusation and framed Harper’s visit as an attempt to reach her brother.
Brooklyn’s January Statement Still Hangs Over the Story
Brooklyn’s relationship with his parents became openly strained earlier this year after he posted a lengthy statement on social media. Entertainment Weekly reported that he accused David and Victoria of trying to ruin his relationship with Nicola Peltz Beckham and claimed that his parents had tried to control family narratives in the press.
He also claimed Victoria’s fashion line had pulled out of making Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute and alleged that his parents tried to obtain rights to his name before his wedding. David and Victoria have not directly answered those claims in detail.
When Victoria was asked about the situation by WSJ. Magazine, she did not name Brooklyn directly. Entertainment Weekly reported that she said she and David love their children and have tried to be the best parents they can be.
Brooklyn has not appeared publicly with his family since his January statement, according to Entertainment Weekly. DoorDash’s campaign put that absence back on screen.