​David Beckham won the Premier League six times. He won trophies in Spain, the U.S. and France after that.He is one of the most decorated players of his generation, and one of the most famous athletes in the world. He is married to a former Spice Girl turned fashion powerhouse, Victoria Beckham, and his name was used for a beloved independent film more than two decades ago: “Bend It Like Beckham.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut has the English superstar ever won a World Cup?No. Beckham played in three World Cups for England, reached the quarterfinals twice, and never got past that round. England’s last World Cup title is still 1966, nine years before he was born.1 / 13David Beckham was honored with the 2,849th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026. Victoria Beckham and Tom Cruise spoke at the ceremony. See more moments from the event.(Mario Anzuoni, REUTERS)France 1998 was his first, and it nearly ended his career before it started. Diego Simone fouled him. Beckham kicked back. He got a red card, was ejected and England was out in the round of 16 on penalties. He flew home to death threats and an effigy of himself hanged outside a London pub.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe returned four years later in Japan and South Korea as the captain. In the group stage, against Argentina, the same opponent as the red card, Beckham buried the penalty. England reached the quarterfinals before Brazil, the eventual champion, ended the run.In 2006, the Three Lions fell again in the quarterfinals with Beckham as the captain. 2010 was supposed to be his fourth World Cup, but a torn Achilles tendon that March closed the door before the tournament even opened.1 / 5US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.(PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP via Getty Images)The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports’ newsletter.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Did David Beckham ever win a World Cup? His history with England