UMVA has learned that Brooklyn Beckham's recent World Cup advert for food delivery service DoorDash has sparked intense debate online, with viewers quickly spotting telling details in the short video.
The 27-year-old was seen smirking in the advert as he said: ‘You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home… It’s a long story.’ The tone was unmistakable, and many people agreed that the eldest son of David and Victoria had taken a very public dig at his parents.
The advert showed Brooklyn throwing his football tickets onto a table, which revealed a stack of unopened letters, a camera, and a silver watch. The words: ‘It’s complicated. More soon.’ then appeared on screen, leaving fans to speculate about the subtle clues.
Viewers were quick to notice the potential references to the ongoing feud between Brooklyn and his family, including a silver men’s watch that some thought might be the Patek Philippe Nautilus watch gifted to him by his father. The watch has been a topic of discussion in recent months, as Brooklyn is still often seen wearing the £220,000 timepiece despite the rift.
The stack of unopened letters on the table was also seen as a significant detail, particularly given that Harper Beckham – Brooklyn’s younger sister – was recently spotted outside the LA house owned by Brooklyn and his wife, trying to hand-deliver him a letter. The couple’s representatives responded with a statement, saying the pair were not home to answer the door.
The Beckham family camp immediately responded, with a source stating that it was incredibly sad that such accusations were being leveled at an innocent young girl who just desperately misses her brother. The family seems to be taking the high road, but fans are not letting up.
One Instagram commenter simply wrote, ‘tasteless,’ while another posted, ‘This is so, so bad. Watch that his father gave him on top of all those unopened letters—it sends a public message.’ The reaction to the advert has been overwhelmingly negative, with many accusing Brooklyn of capitalizing on the family rift.
Brooklyn has not been seen with his family at events over the past year, including the premiere of Victoria’s documentary, David’s knighting ceremony, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame event. Ahead of David’s ceremony, Brooklyn shut down a question about his family life, saying it was a private matter.
The advert comes on the heels of a very public rift between Brooklyn and his family. In January, Brooklyn made clear that he had no interest in making amends with his family, saying, ‘I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.’
