Royal Spanish Football Federation extends Luis de la Fuente’s contract to 2032
Spain's World Cup-winning coach secures a six-year extension after leading La Roja to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) voted unanimously on September 21 to extend head coach Luis de la Fuente’s contract through 2032, rewarding the architect of Spain’s 2026 World Cup triumph with one of the longest commitments ever handed to a national team manager.
De la Fuente, who guided Spain to a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, now has a deal that covers three major tournaments: Euro 2028, the 2030 World Cup (which Spain will co-host), and Euro 2032.
The numbers behind the extension
The new deal adds four years to de la Fuente’s previous contract, which was originally set to expire after Euro 2028. It also comes with a substantial salary increase that reportedly places him among the highest-paid national team coaches on the planet.
His record justifies the price tag. In 49 matches as Spain’s head coach, de la Fuente has compiled 37 wins, 10 draws, and just 2 losses.
RFEF president Rafael Louzan framed the extension as a move toward long-term institutional stability. The federation’s unanimous vote suggests there wasn’t a single dissenting voice in the room.
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Spain’s trophy cabinet under de la Fuente now includes the 2023 Nations League, Euro 2024, and the 2026 World Cup.
From youth coach to national hero
De la Fuente took over as head coach in December 2022, replacing Luis Enrique after a disappointing exit in the 2022 World Cup. Prior to his appointment, he spent nine years coaching Spain’s youth teams, securing European titles at both U-19 and U-21 levels and an Olympic silver medal.
Spain’s 1-0 defeat of Argentina in the final carried particular significance. Beating the defending champions on the biggest stage in the sport gave Spain their second World Cup title, following the iconic 2010 triumph in South Africa.