World Cup 2006: David Beckham took part in a goalless draw in the first round of the World Cup in 2006 and scored in the match against Ecuador in the second round. Making him the first England player to score in the World Cup three times, however, in the match against Portugal in the next round. Beckham injured and was substituted in the second half. And England lost on penalties to Portugal again eliminated after the World Cup. Beckham announced his resignation from the England captain. To make way for younger people to get this instead.