FIFA World Cup 2026: Marc Cucurella Vows to Retire From Spain Duty, Get Coach Tattoo if La Roja Wins Title
Cucurella said he would also get Luis de la Fuente’s face tattooed if Spain beat Argentina and claim their second World Cup title.
- Ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, Marc Cucurella pledged to retire from international football if Spain wins, stating, "With a European Championship and a World Cup, I can't do any better."
- Cucurella, a key member of Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 winning squad, believes lifting the World Cup would end his international journey at just 27 years old. He stated, "I'll call Luis the next day and tell him not to count on me anymore."
- The defender also promised a tribute to head coach Luis de la Fuente if Spain defeats Argentina. He said, "I would get a little tattoo of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente's face on my bicep if we were to win the World Cup."
- Teammate Lamine Yamal also made a vow regarding Sunday's final, promising to grow "a full beard and moustache for three weeks" should Spain emerge victorious.
- Luis de la Fuente's side reached the final after conceding only one goal throughout the tournament, while Cucurella has played every minute of Spain's seven matches after joining Los Blancos in June.
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Spain's star footballer reveals to announce retirement if they beat Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 final
Spain defender Marc Cucurella said he will retire from international football if La Roja beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The left-back also vowed to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente, while the Spain boss insisted his side will embrace the occasion.
Marc Cucurella has announced his retirement from the Spanish national team if they beat Argentina in the World Cup final. The Spanish defender believes winning the European and World Cup titles would fulfil all his goals for the national team, and also made an unusual promise dedicated to coach Luis de la Fuente. Cucurella has confirmed that he will retire from international football if Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final. The defender p…
Marc Cucurella says he will retire from football if Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain’s Marc Cucurella jokes he’ll retire from international football and get a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente if Spain win the World Cup, as the team prepares for a high‑stakes final against Argentina.
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