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Luis de la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente — Spain head coach who won the 2024 European Championship and 2026 FIFA World Cup; contract extended through 2032.

2026-05-252026-10-13

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Head coach Luis de la Fuente, who had brought on Pino in the 66th minute, admitted the initial diagnosis was worrying. …

    Spain’s Pino may miss rest of World Cup
  3. Joy Online

    … Luis de la Fuente insisted that cameo was part of a longer-term plan, with Lamine Yamal still carefully managing his recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered in April. …

    Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
  4. Joy Online

    … A nation of just over 500,000 people, they held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, recording a result which will reverberate around planet football. …

    Heroic Cabo Verde clinch draw with Spain
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain’s World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday. …

    Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup opener
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Barcelona and Spain have received a major boost ahead of the World Cup after national team manager Luis de la Fuente suggested that Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the opening match of the tournament. …

    Yamal will be ready for the first match’ – de la Fuente
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad which features Lamine Yamal but is without any Real Madrid players on Monday, with defender Dean Huijsen joining Dani Carvajal in missing out. …

    2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal leads Spain squad for tournament

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Merino scores twice as Spain beat Croatia in Nations League

    Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as world champions Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia in the Nations League and reach the quarter-finals.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Spain beat Czech Republic 3-1 in Nations League

    Lamine Yamal scored as Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the Nations League, moving three points clear atop Group A. The world champions extended their unbeaten run to 41 games.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Spain beats Czech Republic in Nations League campaign

    Spain maintained their perfect Nations League start with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Mikel Merino, and an own goal or deflection, while Jiri Slama scored for the visitors. Spain extended their winning run to 10 matches and top Group A3 with nine points from three matches.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Spain coach Fuente extends contract through 2030 World Cup

    Luis de la Fuente has agreed a contract extension until 2030 after guiding Spain to victory at Euro 2024 and the World Cup in July. Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Spain coach De la Fuente extends contract through 2032

    Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract as Spain head coach to 2032, moving from a previous expiration date of 2028. De la Fuente, who won the 2024 European Championship and the World Cup this summer, will now oversee Spain's World Cup defence when the tournament is co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco in 2030.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Spain defender Cucurella tattoos coach De la Fuente's portrait

    Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, featuring a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup and Cucurella's number 26. Cucurella helped Spain win the World Cup this month after the team beat Argentina 1-0 in the final.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Spain footballer Cucurella gets tattoo of coach De la Fuente

    Marc Cucurella, a defender who helped Spain win the World Cup this month by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final, has fulfilled a promise to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente. The portrait features De la Fuente holding the World Cup in front of the number 26.

    30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Spain wins 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina one-nil

    Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.

    21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 20 July

  1. Lamine Yamal becomes youngest World Cup and Euros double winner

    Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, 19 years and six days, has won both the World Cup and Euros, making him the youngest player to achieve the double. The article compares his symbolic embrace with Lionel Messi at the World Cup final to a passing of the torch, noting Yamal recovered from a hamstring injury to play a key role in Spain's tournament run.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Scaloni emotional about future after World Cup loss to Spain

    Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni became tearful during a post-match news conference after Spain defeated his side 1-0 in the World Cup final, saying his contract expires in December and he needs time to decide whether to continue.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Spain wins 2026 World Cup final, defeats Argentina

    Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 115th minute after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the second half. Spain's triumph, their second world title after 2010, was marked by their defensive strength as they conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.

    20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Mbappe first player to win World Cup Golden Boot twice

    Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Spain win 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating 10-man Argentina 1-0

    Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The victory gave Spain their second World Cup title and first since 2010, with Argentina finishing the match down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández's red card.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Spain's pre-final training cancelled due to thunderstorms

    Spain's training session before the World Cup final was cancelled on Saturday after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey, with the Spanish federation confirming the suspension followed US storm safety protocol. Argentina were able to train after a 45-minute delay, and the two sides will meet in the final on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Porro's second-half strike securing the win on Tuesday night.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

    Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. France face Spain in World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium

    France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 10 July

  1. Spain's 35-match unbeaten run faces Belgium quarter-final test

    Spain face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final with Spain unbeaten in 35 matches under manager Luis de la Fuente, while Belgium advance after a 4-1 victory over the United States.

    10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

    Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament, as the 41-year-old prepares for Portugal's round of 16 clash against Spain. Ronaldo has played in six World Cups and became the first player to score in six editions of the tournament.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

  1. Portugal faces Spain in World Cup 2026 last-16 knockout

    Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Spain winger Pino faces World Cup exit with suspected broken collarbone

    Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup after sustaining a suspected broken collarbone during the closing stages of Spain's 1-0 victory over Uruguay on Saturday. A fractured collarbone would almost certainly rule him out for the remainder of the tournament as the knockout stages begin.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Lamine Yamal impresses in Spain's 4-0 World Cup win

    The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal started Spain's match against Saudi Arabia after being limited to 19 minutes in their previous goalless draw with Cape Verde, and was central to Spain's dominant 4-0 performance. His impact lifted the atmosphere and transformed the first half with confident play that impressed former team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Cabo Verde holds Spain to goalless draw in World Cup debut

    FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, a nation of just over 500,000 people, secured a 0-0 draw against Spain. Cabo Verde were tightly organised throughout, with goalkeeper Vozinha making several key saves to frustrate Spain's attacks despite the European side's dominance in possession.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Yamal, Williams fit for Spain World Cup opener against Cape Verde

    Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed. Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the opening match.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Spain manager optimistic Lamine Yamal fit for World Cup opener

    Luis de la Fuente said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is progressing well in recovery and could be ready for Spain's opening World Cup match, though the medical staff will continue monitoring his progress closely.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 25 May

  1. Spain names 26-player World Cup squad led by Lamine Yamal

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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