Cucurella's Lucky Pajamas: Chasing World Cup Glory

Spanish international Marc Cucurella has already vowed to get a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente if the team triumphs at the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The Chelsea defender also revealed a special good luck charm he brought from his homeland.

“I brought my wife's jersey as pajamas, the one she wore with me during the European Championship. I packed it in my suitcase to see if it would bring me the same luck,” Cucurella shared in an interview with “Marca.”

“I also have keychains that my children made for me,” he added.

The Barcelona academy product also spoke about his overall excitement ahead of his World Cup debut:

“I've been eagerly anticipating this moment. It's incredibly difficult to make it to a World Cup. All my teammates who have played in one have told me there's nothing greater, and now I have that opportunity. I'm very happy and, most importantly, I can't wait for it to start. I'm trying to live day by day and enjoy everything. When we arrived in Chattanooga and saw the hotel, personalized for us, and our rooms, I remember feeling a bit nervous. I felt that tingling sensation, and I think it's a wonderful feeling. It will be something similar, though until you're there, you don't know how to explain it.”

“When we have time, we play Nintendo together. Yesterday, we also went golfing. They allow us to go out, and for now, it doesn't feel like a long wait. I often find myself watching TikTok videos – even more than necessary.”

“I was here in the USA last summer (with Chelsea for the Club World Cup - editor's note). I experienced the heat, the travel, and everything that comes with a competition in this country. In that aspect, I'm used to it. It would be great to return to that stadium. I remember it being impressive. I told my teammates that what we're experiencing here is nothing compared to what's ahead. I don't know if it's because this city isn't one of the hottest, but I remember it being extremely hot. Also, in some stadiums, the air circulates less, intensifying the feeling of heat. It's challenging, but little by little, we'll get used to it. We're lucky that the first two matches will be in covered stadiums, which will also help us,” Cucurella concluded.