Former England footballer and Inter Miami co-owner · age 51
A July 2026 report carried by Yahoo Sports estimated David Beckham earned roughly £19 million from advertising campaigns tied to the 2026 World Cup, fronting brands including McDonald's, Stella Artois and Lay's. The piece noted the earnings further padded the £1.185 billion fortune he shares with wife Victoria.
source: Yahoo Sports
In a June 2026 interview with ABC News and Good Morning America, David Beckham tipped England to end a 60-year wait and named Japan as a dark horse for the 2026 World Cup. He also promoted a McDonald's World Cup campaign featuring soccer greats including Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho and Son Heung-min.
source: Good Morning America
Forbes reported that David Beckham has reached billionaire status, estimating his net worth at roughly $1 billion in a May 2026 profile. The magazine attributed the milestone largely to his ownership stake in Inter Miami CF, which it values at around $1.35 billion following Lionel Messi's arrival, alongside brand-licensing and endorsement income.
source: Forbes