Luis de la Fuente extends Spain national team deal to 2032 By Thiago Lemos
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The Royal Spanish Football Federation finalized a contract extension with men’s national team manager Luis de la Fuente in Madrid on September 21, 2026, securing his leadership through 2032. He oversees the squad.
Board members ratified the manager’s continuity during an internal leadership meeting held at federation headquarters. Federation president Rafael Louzán justified the long-term commitment by emphasizing that the organization seeks stability and confidence through an ambitious sporting blueprint under the most successful coach in the national team’s history after his fourteen years of dedicated service across the system. Louzán stated that the trainer fully earned a durable future within the organization across multiple major international tournaments. Leadership emphasized project continuity.
Under the updated terms, the coach will lead Spain during the 2028 and 2032 European Championship tournaments. His duties also involve structuring the squad for the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
An official presentation ceremony will take place at the Ciudad del Fútbol complex alongside national sporting officials. The gathering will outline the operational framework established for upcoming competitive campaigns. Federation executives will attend.
Federation directors concurrently ratified an agreement keeping men’s national futsal coach Jesús Velasco in his post until July 2029. That agreement prolongs his tactical management.
Upcoming schedule for Spain in international competition
- England: September 26, 2026, at 15:45, in the UEFA Nations League.
- Croatia: September 29, 2026, at 15:45, in the UEFA Nations League.
- Czech Republic: September 3, 2026, at 15:45, in the UEFA Nations League.
