According to Sport, Cucurella is one of the focal figures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hours before the Spanish team's first match of the tournament, news of his move to Real Madrid broke, and Florentino Pérez seized the opportunity to sign one of the best left-backs in the world.

The player from Alella did not have a smooth path in football. To get the chance to play in the top league, he left FC Barcelona. After starting at Eibar, he performed well under Mendilibar, then transferred to Getafe, where he fully unleashed his potential, opening the door to the Premier League. Cucurella played for Brighton and Chelsea before joining Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Cucurella started a family with content creator Claudia Rodríguez, and they have three children together: Mateo, Rio, and Bella. One of the most difficult moments was when their son Mateo was diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of three.

The former Chelsea player admitted in an interview with Spanish television: "My eldest son, in a way, changed all our lives." He also mentioned the moment they noticed something unusual: "When he started kindergarten, we began to see some differences. We found that in photos of children playing, he always seemed a bit lonely."

Cucurella said: "As he grew up, you noticed he didn't talk much, and wasn't very keen on babbling. That period was probably the hardest. Watching your child suffer, I think that's one of the hardest things."

When talking about his son, the new Real Madrid signing confessed that he sometimes finds it difficult to open up because he doesn't know how to help his child.

However, he also stated: "I am very happy that, with the influence we have, this can resonate and help more families, allowing more schools or help and support centers to be established. I have also learned to value what is truly important and prioritize accordingly."

Mateo has not yet seen any FIFA World Cup matches from the stands, but he will not miss his father's chance to win the championship at MetLife Stadium. There is no doubt that the three children will be Cucurella's good luck charm in the final.

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