Spain advanced to the 2026 World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final match held in Dallas. Following the victory, celebrations continued in the team’s locker room, where a moment captured by the Spanish Football Federation quickly gained traction on social media. The video featured midfielder Fabián Ruiz praising teammate Marc Cucurella for his strong defensive performance against French forward Michael Olise.
According to reports from RMC Sport, Ruiz addressed Cucurella, humorously commending him for neutralizing the Bayern Munich player. The exchange reportedly involved Ruiz telling Cucurella, “You destroyed him, take it out of your pocket,” referencing the defender’s effectiveness against the star, who has an estimated market value of 150 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. The interaction highlighted the camaraderie among the squad after securing passage to the final.
The viral clip provided a glimpse into the team’s mood immediately following their decisive win.
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