EURO 2024-Winning Head Coach De la Fuente Extends Contract With Spain

Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, will remain in charge of the national team through to 2028, the country’s football federation (RFEF) announced on Monday.

De la Fuente’s previous deal was to expire after the 2026 World Cup.

The updated contract will allow the 63-year-old to lead La Roja through the 2028 European Championship, as Spain seeks to defend the title earned last year.

The former Alaves coach replaced Luis Enrique as coach in December 2022 following Spain’s round-of-16 elimination from the World Cup.

He previously managed Spain’s under-21 team and also guided the Olympic squad to a silver medal at the 2022 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

After succeeding Luis Enrique, De la Fuente steered the national team to the 2023 Nations League title.

He then held the reins as Spain won their fourth European Championship title at Euro 2024.

Spain will resume play in March, facing the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Nations League.