Marc Cucurella Honors Luis de la Fuente with New Tattoo After World Cup Triumph

Marc Cucurella, the Spain and Real Madrid left back, fulfilled a personal vow by getting a tattoo of Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente after Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. The promise was made ahead of the match, and Cucurella kept his word without hesitation.

A Summer of Big Changes for Cucurella

This summer marked a turning point for Cucurella, who transferred to Real Madrid after four years at Chelsea. His performances during the World Cup earned him widespread praise and a spot in TSN's Best XI, celebrating his dynamic play as he helped Spain secure their second major international title in recent tournaments.

On Tuesday, Cucurella unveiled his latest tattoo, an image closely resembling Luis de la Fuente clutching the World Cup Trophy. This new ink stands out among his collection, which includes distinctive eyes on his forearms and a lion tattoo on his left arm. Still, the portrait of De la Fuente will likely be the most remembered by fans.

The Story Behind the Tattoo

Before Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win against Argentina, Cucurella pledged to get a tattoo of their manager if Spain won the trophy. After the final, De la Fuente spoke about the decision during the post-match press conference. He admitted he wasn’t sure Cucurella was serious but appreciated the player's commitment.

"But they've made a mistake, they're serious people so they'll keep to their word," De la Fuente said, according to ESPN. "I've already told them, 'Did you make a mistake?' They did, but they'll enjoy it. I'm not so terribly ugly that they need to put it somewhere where nobody can see it. It makes me laugh and I'm proud they keep their promises. If you say something, you have to stick to it, so I'm happy about that too."

The 65-year-old coach also joked about his own lack of plans for tattoos, saying he’s probably past that stage in life.

Keeping Promises and Carrying Memories

Cucurella’s promise motivated him through the intense final, where Spain claimed victory after 120 minutes. Now, the image of their respected manager permanently marks the left back’s skin, a lasting tribute to a historic win.