Marc Cucurella has said his hair is sacred but promised to shave it if Spain wins the World Cup. The defender, once a Barcelona youth product, joined Real Madrid in May for 60 million pounds after earlier saying he would never do so. His distinctive curls have made him popular in Spain and during his five years in England. In the match against Austria, he assisted two goals and had one disallowed. Cucurella is known as a lively character who questions referees and adds energy to the team. Spain won 3-0, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring from his cross. Coach Luis de la Fuente has built a varied squad that mixes different styles. Oyarzabal contributed two goals and supported playmaking. Lamine Yamal created chances with skillful runs, while Alex Baena added physical presence on the wing. Dani Olmo provided key passes from midfield, and Pedri controlled the game with precise distribution and positioning.
