Cucurella Promises Tribute to Coach if Spain Lift 2026 World Cup

Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed he has a special celebration in mind if La Roja defeat Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pledging to honour head coach Luis de la Fuente with a permanent tattoo.

The full-back, who recently completed a move to Real Madrid, made the light-hearted promise ahead of Sunday's final, saying he would have his manager's face tattooed on his bicep if Spain are crowned world champions.

Cucurella also joked that winning both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup under De la Fuente would leave him with nothing else to achieve at international level.

He suggested that such a triumph could even convince him to retire from Spain duty, describing it as the perfect ending to his national team career.

The defender has become known for making unusual promises before major tournaments. Ahead of Spain's successful Euro 2024 campaign, he famously vowed to dye his hair red if the team lifted the trophy—a promise he later fulfilled.

Spain head into the World Cup final in impressive form after producing a series of convincing performances throughout the tournament.

The European champions have combined solid defending with clinical attacking displays, making them one of the favourites to claim football's biggest prize.

Cucurella's comments have added a touch of humour to the build-up, while also highlighting the strong bond between the players and De la Fuente, whose leadership has transformed Spain into one of the world's most consistent international teams.

Whether the tattoo becomes reality will depend on the outcome of Sunday's final, where Spain face defending champions Argentina in a clash expected to captivate football fans around the globe.