Marc Cucurella's World Cup medal fuels viral buzz as he moves to Real Madrid

Spanish left‑back Marc Cucurella, a starter for Spain's 2026 World Cup‑winning side, completed his transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid. A British postman in Horsham posted a photo holding Cucurella's World Cup medal, noting the rarity of an Englishman handling a champion's medal for the first time since 1966.

The moment sparked widespread attention on social media, including admiration from Brazilian fans and personalities such as Gil do Vigor, Deyverson and João Pedro, who praised Cucurella after his role in defeating Argentina in the final. The player also shared personal details about his family, including his son Mateo, who has autism.

Cucurella's popularity has thus expanded beyond the pitch, linking his on‑field success with a growing fan base across the United Kingdom, Spain and Brazil.