The celebration left some unfinished business

Spain returned to the top of world soccer after defeating Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but the triumph also left one of its protagonists with a commitment to fulfill.

Amid the celebrations for La Roja’s second star, Marc Cucurella found himself in the spotlight because of an unusual promise he made before the decisive match.

What did Marc Cucurella promise?

Before playing in the final, Cucurella said that if Spain managed to lift the trophy, he would get Luis de la Fuente’s face tattooed on him.

The defender thus made the Spain coach the subject of a bet that quickly caught the attention of fans.

Cucurella even discussed the possibility of choosing a visible spot for the tattoo and asked for help on social media to find the artist who would create the design.

Luis de la Fuente has not forgotten his words

After Spain’s victory, Luis de la Fuente was asked about the promise made by his player and made it clear that he expects him to honor the commitment.

The coach joked about where Cucurella could get his face tattooed, although he pointed out that promises must be kept.

De la Fuente also said that he trusts his players to keep their word, increasing the pressure on the full-back to turn his bet into reality.

A permanent reminder of the 2026 World Cup

The potential tattoo would become a very unusual way of commemorating a historic era for Spanish soccer.

Under Luis de la Fuente, La Roja first won Euro 2024 and later claimed the 2026 World Cup title, cementing a generation that returned Spain to the top.

Now, as the title celebrations continue, Cucurella will have to decide when, where and how he will fulfill one of the tournament’s most unusual promises.