Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente celebrates World Cup win, sparks European coaching shake‑up

Luis de la Fuente guided Spain to a 1‑0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, securing the nation’s second world title. He attributed the success to disciplined training, a lifestyle change, and a united squad, noting that the team has not yet reached its peak and that “the best is still to come.”

Following the triumph, De la Fuente criticised violent reactions from Argentine players after the match, calling them “intolerable.” He also confirmed Spain’s intent to extend his contract to 2030. The win has prompted a wave of coaching changes across Europe: France is set to replace Didier Deschamps with Zinedine Zidane, and Germany plans to appoint Jürgen Klopp after Julian Nagelsmann’s departure. Other nations are also reviewing their national team leadership ahead of Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.