Marc Cucurella will keep his promise after Spain's World Cup triumph

Marc Cucurella hasn't forgotten his promise. After Spain's triumph at the 2026 World Cup, the 27-year-old defender confirmed he will indeed get his coach Luis de la Fuente's face tattooed on him.

Cucurella had an outstanding tournament and was one of the key architects of La Roja's world title. Rock-solid at the back and dangerous with his attacking runs, he also registered three assists. His performances earned him a spot in the tournament's best XI. During the World Cup, the new Real Madrid signing made a bold bet: if Spain won the trophy, he would get his coach's portrait inked on his body.

After the final win over Argentina, journalists reminded him of his promise. Without hesitation, Cucurella confirmed he would go through with it. "I'm going to do it! I just need to pick the spot. It's going to be somewhere really visible," he said with a smile. Luis de la Fuente also reacted to the news with a touch of humor:

I told them they were making a mistake by promising that. But these are players who always keep their word. And besides, I’m not that ugly.

La Roja fans are now eagerly waiting to see where Marc Cucurella will display this tattoo, which has become one of the quirkiest stories of the 2026 World Cup.

Aliou Toundé |

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