Spain 2026 World Cup triumph

Following Spain’s 1‑0 extra‑time victory over Argentina in New Jersey on 20 July 2026, the nation celebrated its second World Cup title and an unbeaten run of 38 matches. Coach Luis de la Fuente, 65, became the oldest manager to win the tournament and began talks to extend his contract through the 2030 World Cup with an enhanced salary package. In the aftermath he praised the squad’s composure, condemned the violent reactions of some Argentine players, and emphasized the disciplined training, lifestyle changes and squad unity that he believes keep Spain still below its peak, saying the best is still to come.

His remarks and the triumph sparked a wave of coaching reevaluations across Europe. France announced the replacement of Didier Deschamps by Zinedine Zidane, while Germany confirmed Jürgen Klopp will take over after Julian Nagelsmann’s departure, as other federations also review leadership ahead of Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.