Ex England Captain David Beckham Spotted in Qatar As Three Lions Devour Iran in Group B Opener

• David Beckham, who is serving as an ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, was spotted at the Khalifa International Stadium as England squared off against Iran
• Beckham's presence at the match venue proved to be a good omen for Gareth Southgate's charges, who arrested their six-game winless run in sensational style
• A brace from Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and solitary strikes from Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish ensured England ran riot

Erstwhile England captain David Beckham was in attendance at the Khalifa International Stadium, as the Three Lions smashed Iran in their Group B opener on Monday, November 21.

Beckham, who played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, was spotted in the stands as he continues his ambassadorial role in the Middle East nation for the Mundial.

In photos posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, the 47-year-old sported a smart black suit and watched the game keenly, as Gareth Southgate's charges dismantled Iran to begin their World Cup campaign on a flying note.

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Beckham's presence served as a huge morale booster for the Three Lions, who secured a scintillating 6-2 victory over Iran on day two of the biggest football competition in Qatar.

The comprehensive result was a welcome step in the right direction for England, who arrived in Qatar on a six-match winless run, The Athletic reports.

Why is Beckham in Qatar?

Beckham is one of the big-name ambassadors for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first-ever Mundial held in the Middle East.

The former Man United and Real Madrid midfielder has been increasingly criticised by LGBTQ+ and human rights for his involvement in the competition.

However, Beckham has defended his role as an ambassador for Qatar, saying the World Cup will be a platform for 'progress, inclusivity and tolerance,' Mirror reported.

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England put six past Iran

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that England made a scintillating start to their World Cup campaign, as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2 rout of outclassed Iran in Monday's Group B opener in Doha.

Saka and Bellingham were England's driving forces, with dynamic displays that underlined their emergence as two of the game's brightest young stars.

19-year-old Bellingham shattered Iran's hopes of upsetting the Three Lions when he rose to head in his maiden senior international goal in the first half.