De la Fuente named world’s best coach for 2026 after Spain’s World Cup triumph

Luis de la Fuente has been named the world’s best coach for 2026 at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, following his success in guiding Spain to the World Cup title.

The Spain manager finished ahead of four other leading coaches to claim the award. The recognition crowned a year defined by his national team’s triumph on football’s biggest stage.

Spain’s World Cup victory was the central achievement behind De la Fuente’s selection, bringing individual recognition for the coach alongside the team’s success.

The London ceremony added a personal honour to his World Cup-winning campaign, placing De la Fuente at the top of the coaching field for 2026.