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Ferran Torres reveals why he hasn't shaved his head after World Cup win
Ferran Torres explains why he hasn't shaved his head after Spain's World Cup win. Princess Leonor asked him and his grandmother has the final say.
Ferran Torres keeps his hair after World Cup win: grandmother has the final say Ferran Torres has yet to fulfill his promise to shave his head after winning the World Cup with Spain. The Barcelona forward, who scored the decisive goal in the final against Argentina (1-0, 2026-07-19), revealed that his grandmother is the one who decides about his haircut. Spain leads the group with 7 points (2W-1D-0L) and a +5 goal difference. ## What did Princess Leonor say? During the visit to the Zarzuela Palace, Princess Leonor asked Ferran: "Weren't you going to shave your head?" The player replied with a laugh: "My grandmother says no." The conversation became one of the most curious moments of the celebrations. ## Why hasn't he shaved his head? Ferran Torres admitted that, although he promised to shave his head after the title, his grandmother has more weight than the pressure from the fans. "I think I don't have to give that answer. Ask the public if they want me to cut my hair," he said. The residents of Foios, his hometown, symbolically decided to keep his hair. ## What's next for Ferran and Spain? With Spain in first place, 4 points ahead of Cape Verde Islands, Ferran Torres is enjoying his moment of glory. His next match will be against England on 2026-09-26. For now, his hair remains intact, but the forward does not rule out fulfilling his promise in the future.