A Vow Etched in Ink
Spain's campaign culminated in a hard‑fought victory over Argentina, a match that saw defender Marc Cucurella feature from start to finish and secure his place in the squad's historic run.
True to his word, Cucurella posted a series of Instagram images revealing a fresh tattoo on his left arm: the coach Luis de la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy, a design he had pledged to ink if Spain won.
The artwork captures De la Fuente mid‑celebration, the trophy glinting in his hands, and has drawn thousands of likes from fans who followed the defender’s countdown.
Off the pitch, Cucurella disclosed that a simple pyjama top belonging to his wife served as a talisman throughout the tournament, a detail he credited for the team’s defensive cohesion.
Spain kept seven clean sheets during the competition, a testament to a backline that blended discipline with personal superstition, with Cucurella starting every match and embodying the blend of faith and focus that defined their success.
The tattoo now stands as a permanent reminder of the bond between player and coach, a visual testament to a promise fulfilled on the world’s biggest stage.