Spain's World Cup Final Players Repeat Lucky Coin Ritual

Ahead of the opening kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Spanish left‑back Marc Cucurella buried a coin on the edge of the pitch, echoing a superstition that helped Spain win the title in 2010. The ritual was prompted by former champion Joan Capdevila, who posted on X that he had asked Cucurella to copy his own pre‑match coin‑burial tradition from the 2010 final in South Africa. Both players wore the same defensive position and Capdevila reminded fans of the earlier triumph, sharing a video of Cucurella performing the act during the warm‑up. The ceremony attracted worldwide media attention as part of the final’s buildup. Separately, Cucurella is set to join Real Madrid next season on a six‑year contract for a reported €55‑60 million transfer fee.