Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has agreed a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national team through to the 2030 World Cup. The renewal secures continuity for the coach who led La Roja to victory at Euro 2024 and the most recent World Cup.
De la Fuente, whose previous deal was set to run until 2028, has transformed Spain into a formidable force. Since taking over, the team has been defeated just twice in 41 competitive matches. This success is mirrored in the current qualifying campaign, where Spain sits top of the group with seven points from three games, having scored five goals and conceded none.
The decision comes at a time of high confidence, with the team on a five-match winning streak, most recently a 1-0 victory over Argentina in July. With the next fixture away to England on September 26th, the Royal Spanish Football Federation is securing stability for the ultimate goal: the 2030 World Cup, which Spain will co-host with Portugal and Morocco. The staff retains faith in players like top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, who has five goals this season, while managing the absence of Borja Iglesias. The full squad list and upcoming schedule are on squad and fixtures.
The original report is at Straits Times Sport
