Spain defender Marc Cucurella kept his promise to get a tattoo of World Cup‑winning coach Luis de la Fuente after Spain beat Argentina 1‑0 in the final. The portrait shows the coach holding the World Cup in front of a number 26.驻 Cucurella, who moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid for £52m in June, revealed the ink on social media, writing "Promise kept" alongside photos and video of the tattoo session.

After the final, de la Fuente joked that he had already warned the team about the risk görə. "They did, but they'll enjoy it," he said, noting he wasn’t so ugly they’d need to hide it. He also teased that the tattoo would make his supporters laugh while showing pride in keeping promises.

Cucurella, who carried his wife’s pyjamas as a lucky charm during the tournament, added that his long, curly hair helps his child spot him during matches.

The story highlights the celebratory mood in Spain and the personal commitment of a key player to honour his coach’s guidance.