Cucurella gets tattoo of coach after Spain's World Cup win

Spanish defender Marc Cucurella has permanently honored a pre-tournament pledge by getting a tattoo of national team coach Luis de la Fuente following Spain's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 28-year-old player revealed the new ink on his left arm via social media on Tuesday, July 28, posting a photo with the caption "Promise fulfilled."

The tattoo depicts De la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy, commemorating Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, which was played on July 19 in New Jersey. The win secured Spain its second World Cup title, its first since 2010. Before the tournament, Cucurella had publicly vowed to get the tattoo if his team lifted the trophy.

The defender's social media post drew reactions from fellow athletes. Spain midfielder Mikel Merino commented "Historic," while Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz called it "awesome." When asked about the promise after the final, coach Luis de la Fuente had laughed and said he expected Cucurella to keep his word.

Cucurella started all eight of Spain's matches during the tournament, contributing to an unbeaten championship run that included seven wins and one draw. The team's campaign began with a 0-0 draw...