World Cup 2006: Beckham involved in goals scored in the first round of 2006 FIFA World Cup and scored in matches against Ecuador in second round encounter. Making him the first England Player to score in the World Cup. 3. However, in a match against Portugal in the next round. Beckham injury until being removed in the second half and change the English defeated on penalties to Portugal again.
After sunset around the World Cup. Beckham announced resignation from the England national team captain position to open the way for younger people coming into this role instead of another.