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Google Pays Viral Tribute to Spain's Marc Cucurella Ahead of World Cup Final
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First reported by N12 · 15 minutes ago
What happened
Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella has gained viral fame during the 2026 World Cup, inspiring a Google tribute featuring a curly-haired cat resembling him. This has driven a significant spike in online searches for the player, who plans to retire from the national team if Spain wins the tournament.
- 01Marc Cucurella became a viral sensation during the 2026 World Cup due to his distinctive long hair.
- 02A viral image of a curly-haired cat resembling Cucurella waving a Spanish flag went viral online.
- 03Google added this cat image to its search results for Cucurella as a tribute before the World Cup final.
- 04Searches for Cucurella surged 30% in the last hour and 300% compared to the previous week.
- 05Cucurella said he will retire from Spain’s national team if they win the World Cup.
- 06No player has dribbled past Cucurella during the tournament, highlighting his defensive skill.
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