LUIS DE LA FUENTE

FIFA World Cup: Luis de la Fuente slams critics after Spain's Saudi Arabia rout

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente launched a strong defence of his players after their emphatic 4-0 FIFA World Cup victory over Saudi Arabia, insisting it was "crazy" for anyone to doubt his side following criticism earlier in the tournament.

22 Jun 2026

spain-head-coach-luis-de-la-fuente-instructs-his-players-15-june-202616

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente calls for calm after 'shock' Cape Verde stalemate

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente called for calm after his side were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their opening Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

16 Jun 2026

lamine-yamal-during-spain-s-open-training-session-14-june-202616

Luis de la Fuente confirms Lamine Yamal 'won't start' vs Cape Verde in World Cup clash

Lamine Yamal is in line to feature from the bench as Spain begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against debutants Cape Verde, with manager Luis de la Fuente confirming the winger is fit but not yet ready to start.

15 Jun 2026

Gavi-in-training-at-the-2026-FIFA-World-Cup---Alamy-202616

Gavi earns glowing praise from Spain head coach at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente says Barcelona star Gavi's enthusiasm at training has been motivating the rest of the squad ahead of their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

14 Jun 2026

luis-de-la-fuente-spain-boss-at-euro-202416

Historic first as Spain announce World Cup squad without Real Madrid players

Spain will head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup without a single Real Madrid player after head coach Luis de la Fuente unveiled his 26-man squad on Monday.

25 May 2026