Spain manager addresses major question around team’s future after historic World Cup win - hitc.com

What the report says

HITC reports that Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has addressed how his squad can stay motivated after its 2026 World Cup triumph, a win the outlet says completed a major international set for the current group. According to the report, Spain’s recent era has now included the Nations League, the European Championship and the World Cup, raising the question of what target remains for a young team that has already collected elite honours.

De la Fuente’s answer, as relayed by HITC, was to point immediately to the next fixture: a Nations League meeting with England in September. The manager said he had spoken with players after the World Cup final about what was still left to achieve, and framed the England match as proof that Spain still has important challenges ahead. HITC identifies the game as scheduled for September 26 and notes that England’s World Cup bronze-medal finish adds weight to the contest.

The outlet places De la Fuente’s senior-team success alongside his previous achievements in Spain’s youth setup, including European Under-19 and Under-21 titles and a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. HITC also says he became the first manager to win the Nations League, Euros and World Cup.

The broader context is Spain’s historical benchmark. HITC compares this side with the celebrated 2008-2012 Spain team, which won two European Championships and a World Cup. The report argues that more trophies would be needed before the current generation can clearly surpass that earlier squad.