Marc Cucurella: The Best Defender of the Spanish Team in the 2026 World Cup Final
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Marc Cucurella emerged as the best defender of the Spanish national team at the World Cup 2026. Marc became the defensive bulwark of Spain in the 2026 World Cup with 717 minutes of play, 98 presses, and 18 ball recoveries. He will appear in the final match against Argentina.
Tournament Statistics
Throughout the 2026 World Cup, Marc played 717 minutes in 7 matches at the heart of Spain's defense. He launched 98 presses and 18 ball recoveries, with a pass accuracy of 92.0% (358 out of 389 passes).
The strength of this backline was reflected in the team's record: Spain conceded 1 goal and recorded 6 clean sheets throughout the tournament. He even contributed 2 assists from the backline.
Market Value & Career
According to Transfermarkt, Marc's current market value is estimated at around €50 million and once reached a peak of €55 million in 2022. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 459 official matches, scoring 22 goals and 41 assists.
Spain's Journey in the 2026 World Cup
Spain recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses from 7 matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding 1 goal. The details are as follows: a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde (Group Stage); a 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia (Group Stage); a 1-0 win against Uruguay (Group Stage); a 3-0 win against Austria (Round of 32); a 1-0 win against Portugal (Round of 16); a 2-1 win against Belgium (Quarterfinals); and a 2-0 win against France (Semifinals).
Key Points:
- Marc Cucurella — Best Defender of the Spanish Team in the 2026 World Cup Final.
- 717 minutes in 7 matches, 98 presses, 18 ball recoveries.
- Pass accuracy of 92.0%; the team conceded 1 goal (6 clean sheets).
- Spain's record: 6 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses.
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