The signing of Marc Cucurella didn’t only reinforce Real Madrid’s left flank, but also helped them avoid ending a run of now eight-consecutive World Cup finals with at least one player representing Los Blancos.
When Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s 2026 World Cup roster, one of the most scrutinized takeaways was that, for the first time in La Roja’s tournament history, there was no Real Madrid representation in the roster. Then, just before the start of the World Cup, Los Blancos announced the signing of the former Chelsea left back.
