Cucurella Gets Coach’s Face Tattooed After Spain’s World Cup Win

Spain’s Marc Cucurella has made good on one of the most talked-about pledges of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, getting a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente’s face after his side lifted the trophy for a second time. The Spanish left-back had promised before the tournament that if Spain won its second star, he would get the tattoo, and he followed through, sharing the image on social media with the caption “promise kept.” VOZ

A Design Built Around the Trophy

The tattoo shows De la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy in front of the 2026 tournament logo, and Cucurella chose his left arm for the artwork. Cucurella already had several tattoos, and this new addition, placed on the back of his left arm, has been widely praised online. The gesture had gone viral months earlier, with many doubting he would actually go through with it once the celebrations died down. beIN SPORTSHITC

Spain’s Dominant Run to the Title

Spain were crowned world champions for the second time earlier this month, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time to secure a 1-0 win over Argentina in the final. The victory added to De la Fuente’s legacy, coming after he had already led the team to European Championship glory in 2024, cementingglory in 2024, cementing one of the most successful eras in Spanish football history. beIN SPORTSManaging Madrid

Reaction from teammates was swift and warm. Several members of the national team praised Cucurella’s commitment, and some even hinted they might get similar tattoos of their own to mark the achievement. With his tattoo tribute now complete, Cucurella, who has since moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid, is set to shift his focus to preseason preparations ahead of the new club season, closing out an unforgettable summer both on and off the pitch.