Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Marc Cucurella's Ritual Before Spain's World Cup Win
Before Spain's big soccer game against Argentina, a player named Marc Cucurella did a secret ritual.
He buried a lucky coin in the grass, just like another player, Joan Capdevila, did in 2010 when Spain won the World Cup.
Spain won the game 1-0, and many people think the ritual brought them luck.
Capdevila, who almost couldn't go to the game, was happy to see Spain win again.
Some people believe in the power of the ritual, while others think it was just a coincidence.
Marc Cucurella performed a pre-match ritual by burying a lucky coin before Spain's World Cup final against Argentina.
The ritual was a 16-year-old superstition started by Joan Capdevila during Spain's 2010 World Cup victory.
Spain won the final 1-0 with a goal by Ferran Torres in extra time.
Capdevila almost missed the final due to a denied ESTA application but was later approved to enter the U.S.
Argentina's chances were hurt by a red card to Enzo Fernández in stoppage time.
- Who
- Marc Cucurella, Joan Capdevila, Spain, Argentina
- What
- Marc Cucurella performed a pre-match ritual before Spain's World Cup win
- When
- Before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final
- Where
- New York New Jersey Stadium
- Why
- To continue a 16-year-old superstition from Spain's 2010 World Cup victory
Superstition
Coincidence
Effectiveness of Rituals
Superstition
The ritual brought Spain luck, as they won the World Cup.
Coincidence
The victory was a coincidence, and the ritual had no effect.
- Teams
- Spain vs. Argentina
- Score
- 1-0
- Winning Goal Scorer
- Ferran Torres
- Venue
- New York New Jersey Stadium
- Ritual Performer
- Marc Cucurella
- Ritual Originator
- Joan Capdevila
- Ritual Object
- Lucky coin
- Year of First Ritual
- 2010