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Spain extends coach Luis de la Fuente's contract until 2032
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has unanimously extended the contract of head coach Luis de la Fuente until 2032. Following Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory, the extension aims to provide long-term stability for the national team, covering the 2028 and 2032 European Championships and the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal.
Federation president Rafael Louzan emphasized that the decision is built on “stability and confidence” in De la Fuente’s leadership. The coach, who has been with the federation since 2013, expressed his happiness with the decision, stating, “I sign a renewal because I am happy here.”
Parallel to these developments, uncertainty remains regarding the host city for the 2030 World Cup final. While the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid has been a primary candidate, Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida has expressed skepticism about the city's chances, noting a perceived lack of strong institutional movement from the Spanish government compared to Morocco’s active pursuit of the final via the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane.
In separate news, the Colombian national team is beginning a renewal process for the 2030 World Cup under coach Néstor Lorenzo. The squad is undergoing significant changes, notably the retirement of veterans James Rodríguez and Juan Fernando Quintero, and the exclusion of several regular players to allow for new talent development.
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Casablanca · FIFA · Hassan II Grand Stadium · Luis de la Fuente · Madrid · Rafael Louzán · Real Federación Española de Fútbol · Royal Spanish Football Federation · Santiago Bernabéu · Spain national football team · Vicente del Bosque
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] De la Fuente has achieved 40 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses in 50 matches with the senior national team. haveneg.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new contract covers the 2028 and 2032 UEFA European Championships and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. haveneg.com · www.almountakhab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The decision to extend the contract was approved unanimously by the federation's board. ien.sa · haveneg.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luis de la Fuente has spent 14 years working with the Spanish Football Federation. www.almountakhab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Federation President Rafael Lozano stated that De la Fuente deserves a long-term future with the Spanish Football Federation. ien.sa · www.almountakhab.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Luis de la Fuente led the Spanish national team to victory in the 2026 World Cup. ien.sa · haveneg.com · www.almountakhab.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] De la Fuente won the 2023 UEFA Nations League and the 2024 UEFA European Championship. ien.sa · haveneg.com · www.almountakhab.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Spanish Football Federation has extended the contract of national team coach Luis de la Fuente until 2032. ien.sa · haveneg.com · www.almountakhab.com