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Marc Cucurella has once again earned the trust of Spain’s national team to participate in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the official announcement made on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

According to the released squad list, Cucurella is one of eight defenders included by Spain, alongside Alejandro Grimaldo, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Pubill, Eric Garcia, Marcos Llorente, and Pedro Porro.

In addition to a strong defensive lineup, Spain’s squad features several star players such as Rodri, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal.

Brief Profile of Marc Cucurella

Marc Cucurella’s full name is Marc Cucurella Saseta.

He was born in Alella, Spain, on July 22, 1998.

The 27-year-old player stands 1.73 meters tall and primarily plays as a left-back.

Cucurella is a naturally left-footed player known for his aggressive defending and ability to support attacks down the flank.

Currently, he plays for the English Premier League club Chelsea, where he has become a vital figure both at club level and for the Spanish national team.

A Regular Member of Spain’s National Team Since Youth Levels

According to data from Transfermarkt, Marc Cucurella’s international career began at a young age.

He was part of Spain’s U-17 squad that competed in the 2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

His progress continued when he represented Spain’s U-21 team in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

In the same year, Cucurella also played for Spain’s Olympic football team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021.

Spain reached the final of that tournament and earned a silver medal after finishing as runners-up.

Cucurella’s peak achievement with the national team came in 2024, when he was part of the Spanish squad that won the UEFA Euro 2024 title.

Following his success at the European level with La Roja, Cucurella has once again been entrusted to play for Spain as they prepare to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Achievements with Chelsea and Barcelona

At club level, Marc Cucurella has also collected several prestigious honors.

During his time in Barcelona’s youth system, he was part of the squad that won the Copa del Rey in the 2017/2018 season.

His success continued with Chelsea, where in the 2024/2025 season he helped The Blues secure the UEFA Conference League title.

In 2025, Cucurella also played a key role in Chelsea’s triumph in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Beyond his trophies, Cucurella has gained significant experience competing in Europe’s top tournaments. He has featured in the UEFA Champions League during the 2022/2023 season with Chelsea, the UEFA Europa League in 2019/2020 with Getafe CF, and the UEFA Conference League in 2024/2025.

In the 2025/2026 season, Cucurella helped Chelsea reach the FA Cup final, where they finished as runners-up.

With his extensive international experience, impressive collection of titles, and vital role for both Chelsea and the Spanish national team, Marc Cucurella stands as one of the players expected to help La Roja compete strongly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy.