Marc Cucurella Said To Retire If Spain Wins World Cup Final Against Argentina

Spain defender Marc Cucurella has said lifting the FIFA World Cup could mark the end of his international career, revealing he is prepared to retire from Spain duty if his side overcomes Argentina in Sunday's final. The 27-year-old believes completing football's two biggest international achievements would leave him with no further ambitions at national-team level.

Cucurella has been one of Spain's most reliable players throughout the tournament, starting every match during their run to the final. Having already collected a European Championship winners' medal in 2024 under coach Luis de la Fuente, the Chelsea full-back feels a World Cup triumph would complete his journey with La Roja.

Spain Focused on Final as Cucurella Makes Future Clear

While Spain's preparations remain centred on the meeting with defending champions Argentina, Cucurella's comments have added another storyline before the final. He explained that winning both major international titles would leave him satisfied with everything he set out to achieve for his country.

"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," he said. "With a European Championship and a World Cup, I can't do any better."

Cucurella Promises to Retire After Winning Against Argentina

Beyond his retirement plans, Cucurella has also lined up a personal tribute for the man who transformed Spain into one of the world's leading teams again. The defender said he would permanently commemorate De la Fuente if Spain complete the job in the final.

"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 promise reflects the trust the Spain coach has placed in the left-back since taking charge, with Cucurella becoming a regular starter during the team's recent success.

For now, Spain's attention remains firmly on Argentina. Whether Marc Cucurella to retire after winning the final becomes reality will depend on the result, but Sunday's showdown offers Spain the chance to add a World Cup title to the European crown they secured two years ago.