Pedro Porro gifts his World Cup medal to his grandfather

Spanish national team footballer Pedro Porro fulfilled a personal promise on July 23, 2026, by gifting his World Cup winner's medal to his grandfather, Antonio Sauceda. Porro shared the emotional moment through an Instagram video, which has already garnered over 2.5 million views. The footage shows the elderly man reacting with visible joy as he wears the medal, with the player captioning the post "Mission accomplished.

The gesture honors the significant role his grandfather played throughout Porro’s football career. As the starting right-back for Spain during the 2026 World Cup, Porro was a pivotal figure in his team’s championship run. His performance was recognized globally, as he was named one of the three Spanish players included in the tournament’s official "Best XI" team.