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

This summer brought big changes for Marc Cucurella. After four seasons at Chelsea, the Spanish left back moved to Real Madrid and played a key role in Spain's victory at the 2026 World Cup. His standout performances earned him a spot in TSN's Best XI, showcasing his fearless style during the tournament.

To celebrate becoming a World Cup champion, Cucurella chose a unique way to mark the occasion—he got a new tattoo on Tuesday. The design is a striking image of Spain's manager, Luis de la Fuente, gripping the World Cup trophy.

The Story Behind the Tattoo

Cucurella promised before the final that if Spain defeated Argentina in extra time, he would get a tattoo of De la Fuente. After the 1-0 win, he kept his word and added the image to his collection of tattoos, which already includes a pair of eyes on his forearms and a lion on his left arm. But this one will likely stand out the most to fans.

De la Fuente commented on the tattoo after the match: "They've made a mistake, but they're serious people so they'll keep to their word. 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 that they keep their promises. Above all, if you say something, you have to stick to it, so I'm happy about that too."

The 65-year-old coach also joked that he wouldn't be getting any tattoos himself, feeling he's past the age for that kind of thing.

A Mark of Victory

The promise of commemorating Spain's triumph with a tattoo seemed to fuel Cucurella’s determination. Spain's dramatic win in 120 minutes was etched into his memory—and now onto his skin—with the likeness of their celebrated manager. This permanent tribute captures a moment of glory and the bond between player and coach.