The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially extended national team coach Luis de la Fuente's contract until 2032. This decision was made after Spain's triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation announced on Monday that its board of directors had unanimously approved the agreement during a meeting at its headquarters in Las Rozas, Madrid. De la Fuente's previous contract was due to expire in 2028.
The new agreement extends De la Fuente's tenure by four years and ensures continuity through Spain's upcoming major international competitions. Federation president Rafael Louzán explained that the decision reflected confidence in the coach and his long-term sporting project. He described De la Fuente as Spain's most decorated national team coach, pointing to his achievements and longstanding association with the federation.
De la Fuente took charge of Spain's senior national team in December 2022, replacing Luis Enrique following the country's elimination by Morocco in the round of 16 of the Qatar World Cup. Since then, he has guided La Roja to three major international titles. Spain won the UEFA Nations League in 2023 before securing the European Championship in 2024.
The extension will keep De la Fuente in charge for the 2028 European Championship and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host. His contract will also cover Euro 2032, scheduled to take place in Italy and Turkiye. De la Fuente completed the sequence with the 2026 World Cup title, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final on July 19.
The federation confirmed that the new agreement forms part of its preparations for the next international cycle, beginning with the UEFA Nations League. Spain will face England, Croatia and the Czech Republic during their opening fixtures in September and October. This clarity ahead of the 2030 World Cup will help Spain as they seek to defend their title on home soil and in neighboring Morocco and Portugal.
With his future secured through the end of Euro 2032, De la Fuente will now begin his next international campaign. The contract extension provides stability and confidence for the team. Federation president Rafael Louzán emphasized that the decision was based on stability and confidence in De la Fuente's project.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation's decision to extend De la Fuente's contract reflects the success of his tenure so far. Having led Spain to multiple titles, De la Fuente is set to continue guiding the team through several major international competitions.
Key points
- The Spanish Football Federation has unanimously approved a contract extension for coach Luis de la Fuente until 2032.
- De la Fuente's contract extension ensures his continuity through Spain's upcoming major international competitions, including the 2030 World Cup and Euro 2032.
- The decision reflects confidence in De la Fuente and his long-term sporting project, according to Federation president Rafael Louzán.
