Spain’s coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success

Luis de la Fuente, the coach of Spain's national football team, has been granted a new contract, keeping him in charge until 2032. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced this decision on Monday, following the team's recent World Cup victory and other significant successes. De la Fuente, who took over the role in 2022, will remain with the team through the next two European Championships, scheduled for 2028 and 2032, as well as the World Cup in 2030.

The 65-year-old coach has worked with Spain's youth teams for ten years before taking the senior role. Rafael Louzan, chair of the Spanish FA's board of directors, praised de la Fuente, calling him the most successful head coach in the history of the national team. He added that the long-term contract is a testament to de la Fuente's achievements and contributions to the team.

Spain's national team has been in high spirits since their World Cup triumph in July. They will now begin their Nations League campaign by playing against England on September 26 in England. The team will then host Croatia three days later in Seville, before returning home to play the Czech Republic in Oviedo on October 3. Their international window will conclude with a match against Croatia on October 6.