Overview
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed in mid-September that Luis de la Fuente has signed an extension keeping him as Spain head coach through the 2030 World Cup.
- Reports say the deal includes a sizable pay rise that would put de la Fuente in the roughly €4–5 million per season range and that negotiations have covered higher pay for his core coaching staff.
- De la Fuente earned the extension after an exceptional run that produced the 2023 Nations League, Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup while losing only twice in 41 competitive matches.
- At least one outlet has reported a contract to 2032, but that longer end date remains uncorroborated by the federation and other major outlets.
- The extension lets the RFEF plan for Spain’s role as a 2030 co-host by keeping tactical leadership and staff continuity and it creates expectations for longer-term squad development and tournament logistics.