David Beckham honoured with Walk of Fame star as LA hosts World Cup games
David Beckham receives a Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles as the 2026 World Cup kicks off, celebrating soccer's rise in the U.S.
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Sir David Beckham, the first English player to win league titles in four countries, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (June 12, 2026), the day the U.S.-hosted portion of the 2026 World Cup kicked off with eight matches set for Los Angeles.Rather than a traditional Hollywood red carpet, the ceremony featured a green soccer-themed pitch carpet to commemorate the occasion.Radio host Ellen K. introduced speakers, including Tom Cruise and Mr. Beckham’s wife, Victoria Beckham. Mr. Cruise praised Mr. Beckham’s journey, saying it was “a Hollywood story” of hard work, determination and global influence on sport and culture.Ms. Victoria Beckham said the honour felt timely ahead of the World Cup in Los Angeles. She noted that soccer in the U.S.
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