Torres admitted that he used to cry out of helplessness every time he went to bed.

Not many are aware that while competing with Spain in the 2026 World Cup, Ferran Torres frequently cried himself to sleep, overwhelmed by longing for his pet dogs at home.

The glory of the championship 2026 World Cup helped Ferran Torres become one of the most talked-about stars in Spanish football. However, behind the euphoric moments on the pitch, the Barcelona striker has just revealed a little-known secret: he admitted to having burst into tears of helplessness in bed many times during the tournament.

Sharing during a work trip to the US, Torres said that the period 51 days away from home to conquer the World Cup with the Spanish national team was not easy. What tormented him most was not the pressure of competition or the fame after the championship, but the longing for his pet dogs back home: "I miss my dogs more than my family… My friends sent me videos of them, and sometimes I would cry in bed."

The confession of the 2000-born striker quickly attracted fans' attention. Few would have thought that a player who just scored the decisive goal to help Spain beat their opponent in the World Cup final could have such ordinary moments of weakness. Torres himself admitted that living far from loved ones and pets for a long period was a major mental challenge.

At the 2026 World Cup, Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute of the final, bringing the world championship to La Roja. That moment helped the Barcelona forward rise to the ranks of the world's top football stars. However, he insisted that the title did not change who he was.

To overcome the pressure of top-level football, Torres revealed he has been working with a psychologist for nearly four years. According to the 26-year-old star, mental health is just as important as physical training, and he maintains weekly therapy sessions to stay balanced.

Besides football, Torres said he enjoys spending time taking his dogs for walks in the mountains, watching movies, and exploring wines. During his time in the US, the Spanish striker also frequently visited fast-food restaurants and expressed his love for life in the land of the free.

After the trip lasting more than a month and a half, what Ferran Torres looked forward to most was not the award ceremonies or the cheers of fans, but simply returning home to see his pet dogs and enjoy a peaceful life. It is these sincere confessions that show behind the image of a World Cup hero is a Ferran Torres who is very approachable and emotional.