‘Can’t you shave off all your hair?’: Spanish princess shames Ferran Torres for strange World Cup promise | Football News
Ferran Torres scored what will almost certainly be the most important goal of his career when his extra-time strike secured Spain’s second. FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Argentina. Days later, however, the Barcelona forward found himself smiling for a very different reason after Princess Leonor reminded him of a promise he made before the tournament.Spain’s World Cup-winning squad received an official welcome from the Spanish royal family at Madrid’s Zarzuela Palace after their triumphant return from North America, where Luis de la Fuente’s side beat defending champions Argentina with Torres’ decisive 106th-minute winner at the New York New Jersey Stadium.The reception featured King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía individually greeting each member of the squad. As the occasion celebrated Spain’s historic victory, a brief exchange between Princess Leonor and Torres quickly became one of the most talked about moments after videos spread across social media.
Princess Leonor remembered Torres’ promise at the World Cup
As Torres approached the royal family during the greeting line, Princess Leonor, wearing a custom Spanish jersey with the number 26 in honor of the 2026 World Cup, surprised the striker with an unexpected question, confirming that he had clearly followed the team’s journey enough to remember such a specific promise.Once lip-read and later reported in a Spanish newspaper Marchthe heir to the Spanish throne asked the Barcelona forward: “Aren’t you going to shave off all your hair?”A little caught off guard, Torres immediately smiled before answering: “No, no!”The light-hearted exchange prompted laughter from Princess Leonor and quickly became one of the most widely shared clips from Spain’s celebrations.According to Marca, Leonor’s playful comment refers to a public promise Torres made before the World Cup, when he promised to cut off all his hair if Spain went on to lift the trophy.Although Torres fulfilled the most important part of that prediction by helping Spain become world champions, the dramatic haircut now seems unlikely.
Spain’s Ferran Torres celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, NJ, near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The game-winning goal capped off an unforgettable tournament
Torres’ victory against Argentina ensured that his name was permanently etched in the history of Spanish football.After a tense final that remained goalless in regular time, Spain finally found success in the 106th minute of extra time when Torres converted from close range to seal a 1-0 victory and give La Roja’s second men’s World Cup title.The goal completed a dominant performance from Spain, who controlled possession throughout the match and prevented Lionel Messi’s Argentina from registering a single shot on target during normal time before lifting the trophy.
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, NJ, near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
For Torres, it represented the most important moment of his professional career, scoring the goal that brought the World Cup back to Spain 16 years after the country’s first victory in South Africa.
Many Spanish stars have promises to keep
While Torres appears to have backtracked on his promise, several of his Spain teammates are expected to keep the extraordinary promises made before the tournament.According to reports, Marc Cucurella, Alex Baena, Borja Iglesias and Yeremy Pino have committed to getting head coach Luis de la Fuente’s face tattooed after Spain’s win.Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal promised to grow a beard and mustache within three weeks and also promised to give away 100 pairs of earphones to supporters through a fan draw.Midfielders Gavi and Pedri are also expected to fulfill their own bets by dyeing their hair bold new colors.Whether each promise will ultimately be fulfilled remains to be seen, but Princess Leonor’s timely reminder has ensured that at least one of Spain’s World Cup bets is back on track.
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