Marc Cucurella hailed Spain’s “incredible” defence after they won their second World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 victory against Argentina.
Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the second period of extra-time as Spain finally broke down 10-man Argentina at the MetLife Stadium.
Coach Luis de la Fuente’s team conceded just one goal in their eight games at the 2026 tournament — the fewest by any side in a World Cup-winning campaign.
Belgium were the only team to breach their defence, in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles.
“When you don’t concede, I think it’s much easier to win,” said Cucurella, who has recently sealed a transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid.
