The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is already working on a contract extension for Luis de la Fuente after the head coach guided Spain to its second World Cup title. The goal is to extend his current deal, which runs through 2028, to “beyond or around” 2030.
Spain wants Luis de la Fuente to stay until 2030 after winning the 2026 World Cup
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is already working on a contract extension for Luis de la Fuente after the head coach guided Spain to its second World Cup title. The goal is to extend his current deal, which runs through 2028, to “beyond or around” 2030.
RFEF president Rafael Louzán confirmed that talks over the coach's future are already underway.
“I think it is something Luis deserves and we are working on it,” Louzán said in an interview with RNE.
The federation president recalled that shortly after taking office, he had already overseen a contract extension for De la Fuente. Following Spain's 2026 World Cup triumph, he believes another extension is warranted.
“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,” Louzán said.
How long could Luis de la Fuente stay with Spain?
Luis de la Fuente's current contract runs through 2028, but the federation's intention is to keep him in charge of Spain until around 2030.
Louzán particularly highlighted the coach's approach to the job and his track record throughout the different levels of Spanish soccer.
“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 said.
The RFEF president also pointed to De la Fuente's collection of titles across different age groups as part of his case for an extension he believes the coach has earned.
Spain also wants to host the 2030 World Cup Final
Louzán also addressed another major issue involving 2030: the Final of the World Cup jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
The federation president made Spain's position clear.
“It would be difficult to understand any outcome other than Spain hosting the final of that great World Cup,” Louzán said.
He highlighted Spain's role in the joint organization and the country's current position in world soccer after winning the World Cup at both men's and women's level.
As the RFEF pushes to host the 2030 World Cup Final, it is also working to ensure that Luis de la Fuente could still be leading Spain when the tournament arrives.
