Spain Defender Marc Cucurella has fulfilled a promise he made ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by getting a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente after the team’s win over the team. Argentina in the final.
Before the tournament, the 28-year-old joked that he would have Fuente’s face tattooed on his body if Spain became world champions. Following the victory, the coach playfully reminded him that he expected to fulfill his promise.
On July 27, Cucurella revealed a new tattoo on his left arm depicting Luis de la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy. She shared the moment on Instagram with a video from the tattoo session, captioning the post, “Promise fulfilled.”
Fans react to Cucurella’s post
One wrote, “Good memories.” Another fan said: “Now win the Champions League and get a tattoo of Mourinho’s face.” “You’re the best,” wrote a fan, while another fan added, “A man of his word.”
Marc Cucurella’s FIFA World Cup Journey
Cucurella played a key role in Spain’s impressive performance against other teams. He played in all eight games as the team won seven games.
For those who missed it, Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the match FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute.
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Cucurella joined Real Madrid in June 2026, signing a six-year contract until June 2032 after moving from Chelsea for a fee of €55 million.
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