David Beckham Named in US National Soccer Hall of Fame's 2027 Class

David Beckham will be inducted into the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame as part of its 2027 class. He was selected on the veterans' ballot, and the BBC reports that the ceremony is set for 16 April 2027.

The hall says the induction ceremony will be held at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, and will be a private event. Beckham will join a class that also includes Jozy Altidore, Julie Johnston Ertz, Lothar Osiander, Megan Rapinoe and Tatu.

Beckham's American story began in 2007, when he left Real Madrid to join LA Galaxy on a five-year contract. Over his time at the club he made 124 appearances in all competitions and scored 20 goals. He also won the MLS Cup twice, the top prize in Major League Soccer, the league's top division in the United States. The Galaxy claimed the Supporters' Shield twice too, an award for finishing top of the regular-season table.

He spent two loan spells with AC Milan, in 2009 and 2010, while still at the Galaxy. A loan means a player moves to another club for a fixed period before returning. Beckham retired in 2013 and became a co-owner of Inter Miami, the Florida club that later signed Lionel Messi in 2023.

Rapinoe and Ertz were also voted into the hall in their first year of eligibility. Both were part of the United States side that won the Women's World Cup in 2015 and 2019. Rapinoe scored 63 goals in 203 appearances for her country. At the 2019 tournament she won the Golden Ball, given to the best player, and the Golden Boot, given to the top scorer.

The hall has recognised achievements in American soccer since 1979. Beckham's name now sits alongside those players in its records.