In 2026, Spanish coaches significantly influenced global football, achieving remarkable success across various competitions. Softfootball has compiled a list of key milestones that characterized this extraordinary year in Spanish coaching.
Luis de la Fuente was at the forefront of these achievements, steering Spain to victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they defeated Argentina 1–0 in the championship match. His strategic know-how and steady guidance brought Spain their second title in World Cup history.
Luis Enrique contributed further to Spanish coaching glory by seizing the 2026 UEFA Champions League title. His PSG team triumphed over Arsenal in a thrilling penalty shootout, winning 4–3 after an intense final that featured an early goal from Kai Havertz and a quick response from Ousmane Dembélé.
Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as a master of knockout competitions by leading Aston Villa to victory in the UEFA Europa League, where they achieved a remarkable 3–0 win against SC Freiburg in Istanbul, marking the club’s first European triumph since 1982.
Domestically, Mikel Arteta achieved a landmark season with Arsenal by clinching the 2026 Premier League. They concluded their title-winning campaign with a 2–1 win against Crystal Palace, thus ending a 22-year wait for the league title.
The atmosphere at Selhurst Park felt like a celebration rather than just a crucial final-day match, as the away supporters were treated to a solid performance from a rotated lineup.
