Overview
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed in mid‑September that Luis de la Fuente’s contract has been extended to cover the 2030 World Cup, replacing his previous deal that ran to Euro 2028.
- RFEF president Rafael Louzán said the federation wants to keep De la Fuente beyond 2030, though one outlet has separately reported a 2032 end date that the federation has not endorsed.
- Reports from multiple outlets say the renewal includes a substantial pay rise that will place De la Fuente among the top‑paid national team coaches at about €4–5 million per season.
- The extension follows De la Fuente’s run of major trophies — the 2023 Nations League, Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup — which the federation cites as the rationale for long‑term continuity.
- The deal also covers negotiated pay increases for his backroom staff and is meant to provide stable leadership for squad planning and logistics as Spain prepares to co‑host the 2030 tournament.