Overview
- Roberto Martínez placed second after leading Portugal, which defeated Spain on penalties in this year's Nations League final.
- Lionel Scaloni finished third after winning the IFFHS award in 2022 and 2023.
- De la Fuente's Spain rose to No. 1 in the FIFA ranking and compiled a 31-match unbeaten run in regulation.
- IFFHS voting points listed De la Fuente with 136, Martínez with 83 and Scaloni with 59.
- Spain and Argentina are scheduled to meet in the Finalissima on March 27 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.