Spanish defender Marc Cucurella has announced that he intends to retire from the national team if Spain achieves victory over Argentina in the World Cup final. The decision stems from the belief that securing both the European and World titles would represent the culmination of his objectives with the Spanish squad. Cucurella confirmed the commitment, stating that after playing every minute throughout Spain’s journey to the final in North America, he would feel that he would have little remaining to achieve for his career standing once the trophy was lifted.
Having already secured the 2024 European Championship, the 27-year-old indicated that combining the two most significant international titles would provide a fitting conclusion to his tenure with the national side. Beyond the retirement announcement, the defender also made a notable pledge to coach Luis de la Fuente at some point in the future. The statement reflects a desire to achieve a major milestone for his international career.
For Cucurella, winning the world cup would provide the ultimate benchmark, completing a major trophy cabinet. While the announcement is contingent upon the outcome of the final, it signals a clear goal for the player regarding the pinnacle of international football achievement.
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