Spain coach Luis de la Fuente extends contract to 2032 after Nations League and Euro 2024 wins

Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract as Spain’s head coach through 2032, RFEF president Rafael Louzán announced Wednesday at the World Football Summit in Madrid. The 65-year-old’s previous deal was set to expire in 2028, but the new agreement ensures he will lead Spain’s defense of their World Cup title on home soil in 2030, with the tournament co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Louzán confirmed the extension, stating De la Fuente’s results and public admiration justified the move. “His results speak for themselves, as does his work,” Louzán said. “The public loves and admires him. I offered him an extension because he wasn’t among the top 10 in terms of financial conditions. Now he will be.” The RFEF president also noted the agreement is being finalized to allow De la Fuente to remain for “several more years,” adding he has spent 14 years with the federation and should be able to finish his career there.
De la Fuente took charge in December 2022 after Spain’s last-16 exit at the 2022 World Cup. Since then, Spain have lost just twice in 41 competitive matches, winning the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League, the 2024 European Championship, and the 2026 World Cup. They were runners-up in the 2024-25 Nations League. Spain’s next match is against England at Wembley on 26 September in their 2026-27 Nations League opener.
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