The Latest Breaking News from Luis De la Fuente

Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

The Spain captain on his team’s chances in the World Cup semi-final, analysing every game so far and how to get the best out of Lamine Yamal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour

The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10

Portugal vs. Spain Player Ratings: Merino Dashes Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream

Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time strike saw La Roja past their Iberian neighbors in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Portugal vs. Spain Predictions

Spain enter as -110 favorites with three clean sheets in four World Cup 2026 matches. Here's our pick for the Iberian derby at AT&T Stadium on July 6.

Sports Lens · Jul 6

Portugal vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Iberian foes collide with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Luis de la Fuente: ‘I say this with the greatest respect: we have the best midfield in the world’

Spain’s manager answers your questions on advice for Lamine Yamal, the hardest thing about being a coach and how the current team compares to the winners of 2010

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Family ties and focus: Lamine Yamal carries burden of Spain’s World Cup dream

The 18-year-old is leading a nation’s effort to win a second title – to the delight of his three-year-old brother

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Spain Player Ratings vs. Austria: Rampant Roja Ease Into Last 16

Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice for La Roja as Austria was easily cast aside.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Spain vs Austria LIVE: Oyarzabal brace eases European champions through World Cup last 32

Two strikes from Mikel Oyarzabal and a header from Pedro Porro have set up a meeting with the winners of Portugal v Croatia

The Independent UK · Jul 2