Luis de la Fuente’s idea and a mentality in the biggest moment provided the foundations for Spain’s second men’s world title in a clear message to the rest of the world

Ex-teammates and colleagues hail Luis de la Fuente's leadership and tactical genius as key to Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 final success.

Spain’s balanced attack and rock-solid defence power La Roja to a first World Cup final since 2010, setting up a blockbuster clash with Argentina at MetLife Stadium.

Spain's World Cup triumph over Argentina was more than the culmination of an unbeaten campaign—it was the validation of a footballing philosophy built on possession, collective…