Overview
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation unanimously ratified the six-year extension on Monday, formalising an agreement that was reached during Spain’s World Cup campaign.
- The deal keeps De la Fuente in charge through Euro 2028, the 2030 World Cup that Spain will co-host, and Euro 2032, covering three major tournament cycles.
- RFEF president Rafael Louzán framed the renewal as a vote of confidence and a bid for institutional stability and longer-term squad and logistical planning.
- Multiple outlets report the contract includes a substantial salary increase and protections for De la Fuente’s backroom staff, details the federation has not itemised publicly.
- De la Fuente rose through Spain’s youth system and has led the senior side to the 2023 Nations League, Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup while compiling a 38‑match unbeaten run, and the RFEF says this will be the longest tenure ever for a Spain head coach.