Key Takeaways:
- Luis de la Fuente has signed a six-year contract to manage Spain through to the end of Euro 2032
- Under his leadership, Spain have clinched the 2024 European Championship, the 2026 World Cup, and the Nations League
- De la Fuente’s record spans 50 matches with 38 wins, 10 draws, and only two losses, as Spain currently enjoy a 38-match unbeaten run
Contract Extension and Federation Approval
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has committed to an unprecedented six-year contract extension following a period of extraordinary success for the national side. The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) formalised the new agreement during an Executive Committee meeting held in Madrid on Monday. The extension, which had already been agreed upon during the recent World Cup, ensures De la Fuente remains at the helm until the conclusion of the 2032 European Championship, set to take place in Turkiye and Italy.
De la Fuente and RFEF president Rafael Louzan are scheduled to discuss the details of the renewal at a press conference later on Monday.
🔴 La Junta Directiva de la @RFEF aprueba la renovación de Luis de la Fuente hasta 2032.
🫡 La historia continúa, míster.
¡Y qué suerte! 🍀
🔗 https://t.co/MdQDI4Bw3x pic.twitter.com/ralxs73Kds
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) September 21, 2026
Historic Tenure and Upcoming Tournaments
The extension marks the longest tenure ever granted to a head coach of Spain’s national team, spanning three major competitions: the 2028 European Championship, the 2030 World Cup, and the aforementioned 2032 European Championship. Sources within the federation have confirmed that De la Fuente’s new contract also includes a significant pay increase in recognition of his achievements.
| Coach | Contract Length | Major Tournaments Included |
|---|---|---|
| Luis de la Fuente | 6 years (until end of Euro 2032) | Euro 2028, World Cup 2030, Euro 2032 |
Silverware and Impressive Statistics
De la Fuente’s tenure has seen Spain collect three major honours: the Nations League, the 2024 European Championship, and the 2026 World Cup. The only title to have slipped through his grasp was the 2025 Nations League, which saw Spain narrowly defeated by Portugal on penalties.
| Competition | Outcome | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nations League | Winners | 2023 |
| European Championship | Winners | 2024 |
| World Cup | Winners | 2026 |
| Nations League | Runners-up (lost on penalties to Portugal) | 2025 |
From 50 fixtures under his guidance, De la Fuente has amassed 38 victories, 10 draws, and suffered only two defeats – a competitive loss to Scotland and a friendly setback against Colombia in London. His reign has ushered in a spell of dominance, with Spain currently boasting their longest undefeated streak in international history at 38 matches without defeat.
