World Cup 2026: Luis de la Fuente makes history with Spain

Luis de la Fuente continues to write history at the helm of the Spanish national team. Thanks to La Roja's qualification for the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, the 54-year-old coach has become the first manager to go 13 matches unbeaten in the final stages of a World Cup or European Championship, according to Opta statistics.

Appointed after the 2022 World Cup, where Spain was eliminated in the round of 16 by Morocco, De la Fuente has completely revitalized La Roja. Under his leadership, Spain won Euro 2024 with a perfect run and is now extending its impressive streak at the World Cup. In these 13 matches played in the final stages of major tournaments, Spain boasts a record of 12 victories and just one draw, which came against Cape Verde during the group stage of this World Cup.

Since taking charge, Luis de la Fuente has lost just two of his 48 matches across all competitions: a defeat against Scotland in the Euro 2024 qualifiers and a friendly loss to Colombia in 2024. These numbers confirm the outstanding work of the Spanish coach.

Aliou Toundé |

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