Summary

Marc Cucurella (Spain), Defender, 25 caps, 1 international goal, model: 1% to score anytime at WC 2026

Marc Cucurella

Defender Chelsea FC (ENG) Spain

Marc Cucurella is a 28-year-old defender for Chelsea FC (ENG) and Spain. He has earned 25 caps and 1 international goal for Spain. Our model puts Spain's title chance at 12% with a 98% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Marc has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

25 Caps

1 Goals

Age28Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)Weight146 lbs

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Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

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Marc Cucurella · the model’s read

Marc Cucurella brings 25 caps and 1 international goal for Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Chelsea FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Cucurella's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.04 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Marc Cucurella: World Cup 2026 Form

How Marc has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.3

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

7.3

Last match vs Cabo Verde

7.3

vs Cabo Verde

90 min

Marc Cucurella: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (80 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.3

Career baseline 6.8

2 Shotsper 90 min 0.46

1 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.14

2 Key passesper 90 min 1.07

1 Tacklesper 90 min 1.83

— Interceptionsper 90 min 1.02

— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.4

86 Touchesper 90 min 69

At World Cup 2026, Marc is rating 7.3 — above his 6.8 career baseline.

Spain defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Marc lines up behind for Spain at World Cup 2026 in Group H.

Unai Simón Goalkeeper 6.9 Career rating

Aymeric Laporte Defender 1 Tackles / 90

Marcos Llorente Defender 2.52 Tackles / 90

Eric García Defender 2.16 Tackles / 90

Pedro Porro Defender 2.43 Tackles / 90

ÁG

Álex Grimaldo Defender 2.03 Tackles / 90

Marc Cucurella: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Chelsea

2022 - 2026

Brighton

2021 - 2022

Spain U23

2021 - 2021

Getafe

2020 - 2021

Spain U21

2019 - 2021

Getafe

2019 - 2020

Barcelona

2019 - 2020

Eibar

2019 - 2019

Barcelona

2017 - 2019

Spain U19

2016 - 2017

Spain U20

2016 - 2016

Spain U17

2014 - 2015

Barcelona

2012 - 2017

Espanol

2006 - 2012

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× FIFA Club World Cup 2025

1× Soccer Olympics Silver 2020

1× Spanish Copa del Rey 2017-2018

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

3 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 2

1× FIFA Club World Cup
2025
1× Spanish Copa del Rey
2017-2018

International 3

1× Soccer Olympics Silver
2020
1× UEFA Europa Conference League
2024-2025
1× UEFA European Championship
2024

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Marc's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

5 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Chelsea ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

Marc Cucurella: Quick Facts

28Age

1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)Height

146 lbsWeight

Alella, SpainBirthplace

Chelsea FC (ENG)Club

Part of the Spain squad at World Cup 2026

Spain team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Marc Cucurella play?

Marc Cucurella plays as a Defender for Chelsea FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Spain.

How many caps does Marc Cucurella have?

Marc Cucurella has 25 international caps for Spain, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Marc Cucurella won?

Marc Cucurella has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include FIFA Club World Cup (x1), Soccer Olympics Silver (x1), Spanish Copa del Rey (x1).

What is Spain's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Spain at 12% to win World Cup 2026 and 98% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Spain in at World Cup 2026?

Spain are in Group H at World Cup 2026, facing Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.