Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has entered the history books by becoming the oldest manager to win the FIFA World Cup after leading La Roja to tournament glory.
According to a post obtained from FIFA’s website on Wednesday, De la Fuente, 65, surpassed Vicente del Bosque’s previous record, set when the former Spain coach guided the national team to their first World Cup title in 2010.
Del Bosque was 59 years old when Spain defeated the Netherlands in the 2010 final in South Africa.
De la Fuente’s triumph has now placed him above his predecessor as the oldest coach to lift football’s most prestigious trophy.
The achievement marks another milestone in De la Fuente’s managerial career, having previously led Spain’s youth teams before taking charge of the senior national side.
Under his leadership, Spain have continued their tradition of success on the international stage, with the World Cup victory adding to the country’s rich football history.
De la Fuente’s record-breaking achievement places him among the elite group of coaches who have guided their nations to World Cup success.
Spain delivered a memorable campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing the nation’s second World Cup title and reinforcing their status as one of the world’s leading football nations.
Led by head coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain produced a consistent and dominant display throughout the tournament, combining technical quality, tactical discipline and youthful energy to overcome some of the strongest teams in world football.
The victory also saw De la Fuente make history as the oldest coach to win the FIFA World Cup, surpassing Vicente del Bosque, who guided Spain to their first World Cup triumph in 2010.
Spain’s success reflected the continued evolution of their football philosophy, blending their traditional possession-based approach with greater attacking intensity, defensive organisation and the creativity of a new generation of players.
Throughout the tournament, La Roja demonstrated resilience in crucial moments, showing the mentality required to succeed on football’s biggest stage. Their ability to control matches while adapting to different opponents proved decisive in their journey to the trophy.
