Cucurella's Bold World Cup Promise
New Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella has made a stunning pledge: if Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he will get a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente's face on his body and retire from international football. The defender made the vow ahead of Sunday's final against Argentina, underscoring the team's unity and his deep respect for the coach.
Retirement and Tattoo Plans
"If we win the World Cup, I'll call Luis the next day and tell him not to count on me anymore, that I'm retiring from the national team," Cucurella said. "With a European Championship and a World Cup, I can't do any better. 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."
The promise echoes his famous pledge to dye his hair red if Spain won Euro 2024, which they did. Now, he is raising the stakes with a permanent tribute to his manager.
Spain's Road to the Final
Spain has looked comfortable throughout the tournament, securing victories against Portugal and France and needing only a late strike to edge past Belgium. Should the bet come to fruition, Cucurella will have to decide where best to display his manager's likeness.
Avoiding Barcelona Tattoo
For the defender, at least it is nothing to do with Barcelona, as he had previously joked: "I prefer being bald than having a tattoo of the Barcelona badge."
