Marc Cucurella hopes his wife’s pyjama top will bring him World Cup luck

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain midfielder Marc Cucurella, who played a key role in his nation's Euro 2024 victory, is now aiming for similar success at the World Cup. Cucurella is bringing a unique lucky charm to the tournament: his wife's pyjama top, which she wore during Spain's European Championship triumph, hoping it will bring him good fortune again. His luck was evident during Euro 2024, notably when a handball in the box against Germany in the quarter-finals went unpenalised, contributing to Spain's eventual win. Spain are set to begin their Group H World Cup campaign against Cape Verde, followed by fixtures against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Despite winning the World Cup in 2010, Spain have struggled in recent editions, exiting at the group stage in 2014 and the round of 16 in 2018 and 2022, and have concerns over Lamine Yamal's fitness ahead of their opening match. In fullSpain star Marc Cucurella reveals bizarre lucky charm for World Cup gloryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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