De la Fuente Contract Extended
Spain Extends Coach Luis de la Fuente Contract Through the 2030 World Cup
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At the 2026 World Cup, Spain won all seven matches, scored 14 goals and conceded only once before defeating Argentina in the final.
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RFEF president Rafael Louzán called De la Fuente “the best coach in our history,” saying that his results justified the extension.
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Negotiations reportedly involved De la Fuente’s agent, Álvaro Torres, and had been underway for about two months before reaching their final stages.
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The 2030 World Cup will be the first tournament co-hosted across two continents, with matches staged in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has agreed to extend his contract through 2032, keeping him in charge for the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, according to BBC. The deal replaces his previous agreement, which was set to expire after Euro 2028. De la Fuente earned the renewal after leading Spain to World Cup glory in 2026, when the team won all seven matches and conceded just one goal before defeating Argentina in the final.
A Record-Breaking Run Since Taking the Job
De la Fuente has transformed Spain into one of football's dominant forces. Since his arrival, he has led Spain to three major tournament victories: the 2023 Nations League, Euro 2024, and the 2026 World Cup. In competitive matches under his leadership, Spain has lost only twice in 41 games. RFEF president Rafael Louzán called De la Fuente "the best coach in our history," emphasizing that his remarkable results justified the contract extension.
Spain's 2026 World Cup Dominance
At the 2026 World Cup, Spain put on a masterclass performance. The team won all seven matches without a defeat, scoring 14 goals while conceding only one throughout the entire tournament. This defensive strength and attacking prowess culminated in a final victory over Argentina, cementing Spain's place as one of the greatest teams in modern football history.
Negotiations Behind the Scenes
The contract extension took roughly two months of negotiations to finalize, according to soccer.realgm.com. De la Fuente's agent, Álvaro Torres, handled discussions with the RFEF. While financial details were not officially confirmed, reports estimated his annual salary at between €4 million and €5 million. The formal agreement was still being finalized by some outlets when the news broke.
A Historic 2030 World Cup Awaits
De la Fuente will now lead Spain into the 2030 World Cup, a tournament that will be historic in its own right. It will be the first World Cup co-hosted across two continents, with matches staged in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. By keeping De la Fuente through 2032, RFEF ensures continuity and experience at a moment when Spain's football program has reached new heights.
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