Marc Cucurella Honors Coach With Tattoo After World Cup Victory

WHO:

KELO-AM - Marc Cucurella, Spain defender, and Luis de la Fuente, national team coach.

USA Today - Marc Cucurella, Real Madrid player, and Luis de la Fuente, Spain head coach.

BroBible - Marc Cucurella, Spanish soccer star, and Luis de la Fuente, manager.

WHAT:

KELO-AM - After Spain's victory, De la Fuente expressed his expectation that Cucurella would keep his promise, stating, "When you say something, you have to keep your word."

USA Today - Cucurella's tattoo features the tournament logo in the background along with de la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy.

Diario AS - The tattoo was revealed to be on Cucurella's left arm.

BroBible - Cucurella's tattoo was created by renowned tattoo artist Ganga, who has worked with celebrities like LeBron James and Carlos Alcaraz.

KELO-AM - Cucurella stated, "Promise fulfilled," while sharing clips of the tattooing process on Instagram.

USA Today - The tattoo design includes the tournament logo in the background along with de la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy.

BroBible - Cucurella carried his wife’s pyjama top as a lucky charm during the World Cup.

KELO-AM - Cucurella's tattoo features de la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy, with the number 26 displayed behind him to commemorate the year of Spain's victory.

USA Today - Cucurella's tattoo reveal came shortly after he posted an emotional farewell video to Chelsea fans, marking the end of his time at Stamford Bridge as he prepares for a new chapter with Real Madrid.

BroBible - The tattoo is in a clearly visible location, despite Cucurella initially joking that he might hide it.

KELO-AM - Cucurella started in all eight matches for Spain, helping the team keep seven clean sheets during the World Cup.

USA Today - Cucurella's tattoo reveal followed an emotional farewell video he posted to Chelsea fans, marking the end of his time at Stamford Bridge.

Diario AS - Cucurella asked fans for suggestions on where the tattoo should go after confirming he would honor his pledge.

BroBible - Cucurella expressed concerns about the visibility of the tattoo, stating, "I don’t know yet. I have to think about where I’m going to get it."

KELO-AM - Cucurella shared a video on Instagram showing the tattooing process, captioning it "Promise fulfilled."

USA Today - The tattoo design includes the number 26 to commemorate the year of Spain's victory.

BroBible - Cucurella's tattoo was created by renowned tattoo artist Ganga, who has worked with celebrities like LeBron James and Carlos Alcaraz.

KELO-AM - Cucurella got a tattoo of de la Fuente’s face on his left arm after Spain won the World Cup.

USA Today - Cucurella's tattoo features de la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy, with the number 26 displayed behind him.

USA Today - Spain won the World Cup by defeating Argentina 1-0.

BroBible - Cucurella made a promise to get a tattoo of de la Fuente’s face if Spain won the World Cup.

WHERE:

USA Today - The World Cup final took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

USA Today - Cucurella shared his tattoo reveal on Instagram.

WHEN:

USA Today - Spain won the World Cup on July 19, 2026.

USA Today - Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid was officially announced on June 15, 2026.

WHY:

BroBible - Cucurella made the promise to tattoo de la Fuente's face before the World Cup, stating, "If we win the World Cup, I’ll get a tattoo of Luis de la Fuente’s face."

BroBible - Cucurella's motivation for the tattoo was to honor his promise made before the World Cup.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - Cucurella tattooed de la Fuente's face on his chest after Spain's World Cup triumph.

Diario AS - The tattoo was created by celebrity tattoo artist Ganga, known for working with stars like LeBron James and Carlos Alcaraz.

USA Today - Cucurella documented the tattooing process on social media, sharing before-and-after photos.

BroBible - The tattoo is in a clearly visible location, despite Cucurella initially joking that he might hide it.

USA Today - Cucurella documented the tattooing process on social media, sharing before-and-after photos.

KELO-AM - Cucurella documented the tattooing process on social media.

USA Today - The tattoo was created by renowned tattoo artist Ganga.

After Spain's recent victory, coach De la Fuente expressed his expectation that Cucurella would keep his promise, emphasizing the importance of honoring one's word. In a tribute to the team's success, Cucurella revealed a tattoo on his left arm featuring the tournament logo alongside a depiction of De la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy, created by renowned tattoo artist Ganga. This tattoo follows another Cucurella had inked on his chest, showcasing De la Fuente's face after Spain's World Cup triumph.