David Beckham schmoozes in Doha upon arrival at the World Cup semifinal in Qatar

David Beckham looked dapper in a beige suit as he schmoozed in Doha upon arrival at the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. 

The famous former footballer, 47, was seen mingling with men in suits prior to the match between France and Morocco, which was held at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

Qatar’s £150million ambassador missed wife Victoria’s Christmas beauty event at her Dover Street store in London, while continuing his controversial role. 

David teamed his tailored beige blazer and matching trousers with a baby blue shirt and navy tie. 

The sports star chatted with fellow guests at the semifinal, and took the time to film selfie videos. 

While David was absent from his wife’s event in London to be in Doha on Tuesday, some of their children were in attendance to support their mum. 

The Spice Girl, 48, cuddled up to daughter Harper, 11, during the festive bash and was also joined by sons Cruz, 17, and Romeo, 20.

Mingling: The famous former footballer was seen mingling with men in suits prior to the match between France and Morocco, which was held at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor

Missing out: Qatar’s £150million ambassador missed wife Victoria’s Christmas beauty event at her Dover Street store in London, while continuing his controversial role

Beckham is being paid a reported £150million to serve as ambassador for a tournament overshadowed by its host’s appalling human rights record, poor treatment of migrant labourers and divisive views on inclusivity – namely, the classification of homosexuality as an illegal act. 

His 10-year deal with Qatar has been an source of controversy in his home country, where he is commonly viewed as a gay icon, but the ex-Manchester United and England midfielder insists the World Cup can be a ‘platform for progress’ across the Gulf state. 

Addressing the future of Qatar in promotional video released in November, he said: ‘Qatar dreamed of bringing the World Cup to a place that it had never been before, but that it wouldn’t be enough just to achieve things on the pitch. The pitch would be a platform for progress.

Loving life: The sports star chatted with fellow guests at the semifinal, and took the time to film selfie videos

‘Almost two decades ago, a small group of football lovers from Qatar had an equally fantastic dream: that they could bring the greatest football show on earth to their home country and to the Middle East for the very first time. And now we are here.

‘Because when dreams are harnessed and mixed with dedication and hard work, they are no longer dreams, they become reality. 

‘I want to say to all of you, ‘today is your day to dream’. Because there are no limits to what you and your teammates can achieve in our beautiful game.’ 

Suited and booted: David teamed his tailored beige blazer and matching trousers with a baby blue shirt and navy tie

‘Dreams can come true. That is why you are here. You share Generation Amazing’s twin passions for the game of football and for making the world a more tolerant and inclusive place.’ 

Comparing the country’s potential for growth to the progress of a professional footballer, he added: ‘Every one of the great players I was lucky enough to play with started exactly the same way. 

‘In a back garden, park, or a street outside their home with just a ball and an imagination that they dared to let run wild. 

Controversial: Beckham is being paid a reported £150million to serve as ambassador for a tournament overshadowed by its host’s appalling human rights record