Marc Cucurella makes stunning World Cup promise ahead of Spain’s final against Argentina

Marc Cucurella has revealed he could bring his Spain international career to an early end if La Roja are crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions.

Spain face defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, with football’s biggest prize on the line in what promises to be a blockbuster final between two of the world’s most in-form national teams.

Cucurella Chasing More International Glory

Having already helped Spain win UEFA Euro 2024, Cucurella is now aiming to add a World Cup winners’ medal to his growing list of achievements.

Spain are looking to lift the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when Andres Iniesta scored the famous extra-time winner against the Netherlands in Johannesburg.

Throughout the 2026 tournament, Cucurella has been an ever-present figure in Luis de la Fuente’s side, playing every minute of Spain’s World Cup campaign.

The left-back heads into the final after completing a high-profile summer move from Chelsea to Real Madrid in a deal reportedly worth £51.8 million.

Retirement Promise if Spain Win

Speaking ahead of the final, Cucurella admitted that winning the World Cup would leave him with little else to achieve at international level.

“If we win the World Cup, I’ll call Luis the next day and tell him not to count on me anymore, that I’m retiring from the national team.”

The Spain defender added:

“With a European Championship and a World Cup, I can’t do any better.”

A Tattoo for Luis de la Fuente?

Cucurella also revealed another extraordinary promise if Spain are crowned world champions.

“I would get a little tattoo of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente’s face on my bicep if we were to win the World Cup.”

The comments have quickly caught the attention of supporters, who will be eager to see whether the defender follows through should Spain defeat Argentina.

Would Cucurella Really Walk Away?

Cucurella is just days away from celebrating his 28th birthday, meaning retirement from international football would come as a major surprise.

By the time UEFA Euro 2028 arrives, he would still only be 30 years old—an age at which many defenders are considered to be approaching their peak.

Whether his retirement pledge was entirely serious or simply made in the excitement of reaching the World Cup final remains to be seen.

For now, however, Cucurella’s full focus is on helping Spain end their 16-year wait for another FIFA World Cup title and complete an unforgettable chapter in the country’s football history.