De la Fuente is the oldest coach to win the World Cup

Spaniard Luis de la Fuente etched his name in football history by leading his national team to victory in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, securing a 1-0 win after extra time. This historic achievement, both for the team and for himself , saw him become the oldest coach to win the World Cup at 65 years and 29 days old, surpassing the previous record . This triumph followed a remarkable run for Spain in the 2026 World Cup, where "La Roja" dominated their opponents, overcoming Austria, Portugal, Belgium, and France before clinching the title against Argentina and returning Spain to the pinnacle of world football . Winning the World Cup was just another chapter in De la Fuente's string of successes with the Spanish national team. He continued to rack up titles with the new golden generation, employing a possession-based, high-pressing style that restored the team's prestige and cemented his place among the world's top coaches . With this achievement, De la Fuente etched his name in World Cup history, leading Spain to its second world title and becoming the oldest coach to lift the golden trophy since the tournament's inception .