Luis de la Fuente continued making history with the Spanish national team, after leading 'La Roja' to the 2026 World Cup title, following a victory over Argentina in the final, adding a new achievement to one of the most successful periods in Spanish football history.

De la Fuente became the first coach to lead Spain to a World Cup title since the historic triumph in the 2010 edition, confirming the success of the project that started with him years ago, and returned the team to the top of world football.

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During his tenure, the Spanish coach achieved a series of major successes, starting with winning the UEFA Nations League title in 2023, before leading the team to victory in the European Championship 'Euro 2024' with outstanding performances that cemented 'La Roja's dominance in European football. Despite losing the 2025 Nations League final, the Spanish team maintained a strong presence on the international stage, before reaching the pinnacle of glory by winning the 2026 World Cup, thus combining European and world titles in a short period.

This achievement confirms De la Fuente's success in building a new generation that restored the well-known character of the Spanish national team, combining quality of play with results, leading 'La Roja' into a new golden era defined by titles and achievements.

With a tally including the 2026 World Cup title, the Euro 2024 title, the 2023 UEFA Nations League title, as well as a runner-up finish in the 2025 edition, De la Fuente has cemented his status as one of the most prominent coaches in Spanish football history, and the leader of the generation that returned Spain to the throne of world football.