Spain football team coach Luis de la Fuente is set to have his contract extended until 2030 after the 65-year-old steered La Roja to their second FIFA World Cup title, defeating Lionel Messi-led Argentina 1-0 in the final at the New York stadium. The extension, if confirmed, would tie the coach to the national side through the next World Cup, which Spain is scheduled to co-host.

RFEF Set to Offer Extended Deal

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is reportedly satisfied with De la Fuente's stewardship and is preparing a lucrative offer that would stretch his tenure to 2030 — the year Spain co-hosts the FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco. De la Fuente is currently contracted until 2028, and the federation is now keen to lock him in for the long term as Spain looks to defend both its Euro Cup and World Cup titles.

What the Federation Chief Said

RFEF president Rafael Louzan confirmed the development in an interview with Radio Nacional de Espana (RNE), calling the extension a fitting reward for the coach's leadership. 'I think it is something Luis deserves and we are working on it. We are going to work on it now, and in fact we are already doing so, to extend his contract, which currently runs until 2028, so that we can take it beyond or around 2030 because he has to be part of it,' Louzan said.

Louzan also credited the coach's character for Spain's back-to-back triumphs: 'His simplicity and his ability to work have led us to achieve this success, together with an unforgettable group of players with this Spanish national team,' he added.

De la Fuente's Trophy-Laden Tenure

Since taking charge, De la Fuente has guided Spain to the Euro Cup 2024 and the FIFA World Cup 2026, making him one of the most decorated coaches in the federation's history. The back-to-back major tournament wins have significantly strengthened his standing within Spanish football's power structure, making his retention a near-formality, according to reports.

Immediate Test: UEFA Nations League

Despite the celebratory mood, De la Fuente's side faces an early challenge next month in the UEFA Nations League, where Spain will take on England and Croatia — two sides capable of testing the world champions. The fixtures will offer an early read on whether Spain can sustain their dominant run under the coach's continued leadership.

With the 2030 World Cup on home soil on the horizon, the RFEF's urgency to retain De la Fuente is as much strategic as it is sentimental — a winning coach heading into a home tournament is a combination few federations would gamble away.