Posh shows she’s still the true Queen of the WAGs! Victoria Beckham subtly rediscovers her 2006 Baden-Baden era wardrobe with a ‘modern twist’ at World Cup

Take a look at most people’s pictures with a 20-year difference, and you’ll no doubt see countless differences – but that’s not the case for Victoria Beckham.

When the original WAG, 52, cheered on the Three Lions with her husband David, and their children, Romeo and Harper, in Miami last week, it wasn’t just her reaction to Jude Bellingham’s goal (or lack thereof) that stuck out.

It was that the former Spice Girl’s style has persisted: her outfits, oversized sunglasses, expressions… and even her signature clap has remained unchanged.

According to celebrity stylist Lisa Talbot, Victoria has used her WAG era as a foundation to build her modern-day image – and she serves as the ideal example that staying relevant need not require reinvention.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Talbot said: ‘Victoria Beckham’s style has evolved, but if you look closely, the foundations of what made her style so recognisable during her WAG era are still very much there. 

‘She’s always understood the power of a strong silhouette, impeccable tailoring and creating a polished image. 

‘Back then it was bodycon dresses, towering heels and oversized sunglasses; today those same principles have simply been refined into beautifully cut wide-leg trousers, sharp blazers, fluid dresses and a more understated luxury aesthetic.

‘What Victoria has done brilliantly is grow with both her lifestyle and her brand without losing her identity. 

‘She hasn’t chased every trend because she doesn’t need to. Instead, she’s built a signature style that feels authentic to her, which is why she looks so consistent over the years. 

‘It’s a great reminder that true style isn’t about constantly reinventing yourself, it’s about evolving your wardrobe while staying true to who you are. 

‘That’s exactly why, even today, you can still see echoes of her WAG-era style, just through a more sophisticated, modern lens.’

Back in 2006, as she exited Baden-Baden in Germany, Victoria donned a navy waistcoat much like the style she sported when watching the World Cup match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium alongside Tom Cruise in June.

Then, on the first of this month, Victoria’s outfit to the Argentina and Cape Verde match looked much like the black tank top and oversized sunglasses she wore while out in Germany in 2006. 

Elsewhere, when Spain triumphed over France in Texas last night, her classic ensemble, complete with a white tank top, echoed her look from the 2006 FIFA World Cup match between England and Paraguay.

And her star power shows no sign of waning after her reaction to England’s goal last week made her an instant meme.

It appeared that all the years of attending football matches to cheer on David have taken their toll on Victoria, who looked decidedly unbothered during England’s World Cup clash with Norway.

The nation was gripped on Saturday night as the Three Lions battled to stay in the tournament, with things off to a rocky start when Andreas Schjelderup’s goal gave Norway an early advantage.

Yet fate was turned around when Jude Bellingham managed to score an epic goal in first-half stoppage time.

The crowd erupted when Jude managed to get one past Norway keeper Orjan Nyland, with David, Romeo, Cruz and Harper leaping to their feet at the sight of the goal.

Yet Posh Spice wasn’t as impressed by the feat, failing to even raise a smile as she sat alongside her hairdresser Ken Paves.

The moment didn’t go unnoticed by viewers at home, who were quick to joke on X: ‘That priceless moment when you can tell how much Posh Spice loves football’;

‘This photo here is awesome: everyone in the box screaming with England’s goal; Romeo getting almost naked celebrating; David standing up yelling and posh sitting there all chill serving face card serving pose’;

‘Victoria Beckham is the greatest Englishwoman who ever existed, no doubt about it’.

However, Victoria seemed to be warming up and was later seen getting into the spirit by clapping along as England won the match 2-1.

Victoria has famously said that she wasn’t a fan of football when she met David at a Manchester United match in 1997.

Ever the doting wife, she ensured she attended every game she could, but confessed she didn’t enjoy the sport because she didn’t feel ‘wanted’ when she was pitch side.

However, in recent years Victoria has had a change of heart after David retired and set up his own club, Inter Miami.

Victoria told the Financial Times in 2024: ‘I never enjoyed watching football. I never felt necessarily wanted [at the matches]. I’m not saying this as in, poor me, but it was never the fun that it is now.’

‘Now, when we’re in Miami, I feel wanted. I’m friends with the families of the players,’ she added.