Cucurella keeps De la Fuente tattoo pledge after Spain World Cup win
Spain international Marc Cucurella revealed a new tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm on Tuesday, keeping a promise he made before the country's World Cup win.
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FULL list: World Cup all-time leading scorers
France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading scorer after ending the 2026 tournament with 22 goals.
FIFA live rankings: Spain rise to world no 1 after World Cup final victory
Spain dominated the final, with Argentina failing to register a single shot on target throughout the 120 minutes.
Cucurella praises Spain’s ‘incredible’ defence after World Cup win
Coach Luis de la Fuente’s team conceded just one goal in their eight games at the 2026 tournament — the fewest by any side in a World Cup-winning campaign.
Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight
Trump briefly lingered on stage as Infantino tried to lead him away while the Spanish team held the trophy aloft in celebration.
Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Yamal emerges favourite after Spain’s World Cup triumph
Spain’s World Cup triumph has propelled Lamine Yamal to top of the Ballon d’Or 2026 rankings.
