Real Madrid have celebrated Marc Cucurella’s 28th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, capping off what has been a remarkable summer for the Spanish defender after helping Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The club marked Cucurella’s birthday on July 22 by sharing images of the left-back proudly lifting the World Cup trophy following Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in last month’s final. The post quickly attracted thousands of congratulatory messages from supporters, many of whom hailed the defender as one of Spain’s standout performers throughout the tournament.
Cucurella arrives in Madrid with his stock at an all-time high after completing a six-year move from Chelsea in a deal worth an initial €55 million, with a further €5 million in performance-related add-ons. The transfer is one of Real Madrid’s headline signings as José Mourinho begins rebuilding his squad ahead of the new campaign.
His World Cup performances further justified Madrid’s investment. Cucurella played every minute of Spain’s triumphant campaign and became one of only a handful of players to feature in every match, combining defensive solidity with attacking intent as La Roja secured their second world title.
The birthday celebrations also highlighted what has become a defining period in the defender’s career. Within the last two years, Cucurella has added the UEFA Euro 2024 title and now the FIFA World Cup to his list of honours, cementing his place among Europe’s elite full-backs. Fans also shared family photos and messages celebrating both his achievements on the pitch and his personality off it, while noting that he shares his birthday with Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde.
With preseason approaching, attention will soon shift from celebrations to football. Expectations are high that Cucurella will become a key figure under Mourinho as Real Madrid aim to return to the top of Spanish and European football. After arriving in Madrid as a World Cup winner, the defender now has the opportunity to write the next chapter of his career at the Santiago Bernabéu.
