World Cup nightmare as football fans 'attacked for wearing England shirts'
A group of football fans encountered a sudden nightmare when they were allegedly "attacked for wearing England shirts". They were out celebrating the World Cup.
The World Cup has captivated countless football supporters, but some enthusiasts actually travel abroad to savour the tournament while embracing the vibrant party scene. Yet, for one group of Brits, matters took an unfortunate turn when they were reportedly "attacked for wearing England shirts".
Natalie Brookfield recounted what allegedly transpired following the incident at a renowned holiday resort, and it evidently left her and her companions deeply shaken. In a frank TikTok video, she described what occurred in Benidorm, while filming their red and visibly sore-looking eyes, leaving viewers utterly astounded that such an incident could happen during the World Cup.
This is not the first occasion the tourist hotspot has made headlines of late either. Previously, it emerged that sunbeds lay empty at the destination for an entirely unexpected reason.
Over footage of the group wearing their England shirts, Natalie wrote: "Wearing an England top to Benidorm? Apparently that's a sprayable offence.
"Three girls and two guys pepper sprayed us for no reason. To anyone in Benidorm wearing England shirts, stay alert. We weren't the only ones this happened to."
In the footage, the three friends can be seen sporting their England shirts and appearing distinctly uncomfortable. Their eyes looked as though they were stinging following the alleged ordeal, and they seemed completely shell-shocked as well.
The footage has since become viral, having been watched over 50,000 times. More than 1,000 individuals also left comments to express their views and offer support following the nightmare situation.
One wrote: "Benidorm in 2026 is crazy." Another commented: "Me and my friends wore NUFC tops in Benidorm and only received love from everyone. I'm sorry to hear this."
A third responded: "It's a terrible shame. Benidorm was once the party and fun centre. Very sad world we live in."
Meanwhile, a fourth stated: "I have been going to Benidorm for 10+ years and unfortunately, over the past two years, I have seen more of this. I won't stop going, but I will say don't let it put you off going back and hope you are good."
Someone else also observed: "I was in Benidorm on Monday. Loads wearing England tops! No problems."
The incident sparked considerable debate online, as holidaymakers appear to have had contrasting experiences at the popular resort. For Natalie's group, the encounter was clearly unsettling, though whether they formally reported the matter remains unknown.
Do tourists visit Benidorm to follow the World Cup?
What many may not realise is that thousands of British holidaymakers head to Benidorm to watch the World Cup. Numerous supporters opt for the Spanish resort rather than travelling to host venues.
A five-night break in Benidorm frequently costs less than a single match ticket in the US, while flights from Britain to nearby Alicante experience dramatic increased numbers throughout the tournament.
