Following Spain’s 1-0 win against Argentina at MetLife Stadium this Sunday, Marc Cucurella praised his team’s defensive resilience. Ferran Torres, entering as a substitute, secured the winning goal during the second half of extra-time, overcoming an Argentine side that was reduced to ten players.
Under Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish squad finished the 2026 tournament having allowed only one goal across eight matches, setting a record for the fewest goals conceded by a champion. The lone blemish occurred against Belgium during the quarter-finals in Los Angeles.
Cucurella, who recently transitioned from Chelsea to Real Madrid, noted that defensive solidity simplifies the path to victory. The 27-year-old emphasized that their success was a collective effort, requiring every player to make sacrifices and work as a unified group on both ends of the pitch. Following their second World Cup title, the players are now focused on celebrating their achievement and relaxing after an intensive 50-day training camp.
