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Spain’s Marc Cucurella made good on a wager he made before the tournament began, getting a permanent tattoo of national team manager Luis de la Fuente’s face holding the World Cup trophy following the squad’s championship victory on July 19. The defender had pledged months earlier that if Spain won the tournament, he would ink his coach’s visage on his body as a lasting tribute to the achievement.
Spain’s path to glory proved nearly flawless, with the team opening play against Cape Verde in a scoreless draw—the only blemish on their entire World Cup record. The squad subsequently defeated defending champion Argentina to secure the title, leaving Cucurella with no escape from his earlier commitment.
As Spain approached the tournament’s final stages, there may have been a moment when Cucurella hoped the internet and his teammates would simply forget the tattoo promise altogether. Instead, social media users and fellow players ensured the pledge remained front and center, making it impossible for the left back to back out.
Cucurella’s decision to follow through stands as an unusual but meaningful memento from Spain’s World Cup run. The permanent artwork serves as a humorous yet genuine testament to his faith in the team and his respect for de la Fuente’s leadership.
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