Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Cucurella Pledges Retirement if Spain Wins 2026 World Cup
Marc Cucurella is a football player from Spain.
He said that if Spain wins the World Cup in 2026, he will stop playing for the national team.
He thinks winning the World Cup and the European Championship would be the best he can achieve.
He also said he would get a tattoo of his coach's face if they win.
Another young player, Lamine Yamal, said he would grow a beard for three weeks if Spain wins.
Spain is playing against Argentina in the final and wants to win their second World Cup.
Marc Cucurella pledged to retire from international football if Spain wins the 2026 World Cup.
Cucurella believes winning both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup would be the pinnacle of his international career.
He has been a standout performer for Spain in the tournament, playing every minute of their matches.
Cucurella also promised to get a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente's face if Spain wins.
Teenage player Lamine Yamal vowed to grow a full beard and moustache for three weeks if Spain wins.
- Who
- Marc Cucurella, a Spanish footballer
- What
- Pledged to retire from international football if Spain wins the 2026 World Cup
- When
- Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final
- Where
- Not specified, but likely in an interview
- Why
- Believes winning both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup would be the pinnacle of his international career
- Player
- Marc Cucurella
- Team
- Spain
- Opponent
- Argentina
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup 2026
- Current Age
- 27
- Current Club
- Real Madrid
- Previous Club
- Chelsea
- Manager
- Luis de la Fuente
