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Luis de la Fuente, head coach of the Spanish national team, was awarded the Johan Cruyff Best Coach in the World for 2026 during the Ballon d'Or ceremony held on Monday evening in London. This honor recognizes de la Fuente's achievements with the Spanish team, notably leading them to win the World Cup after defeating Argentina in the final match. De la Fuente competed for the award against some of the most prominent football coaches worldwide, including Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, Unai Emery of Aston Villa, Luis Enrique of Paris Saint-Germain, and Vincent Kompany of Bayern Munich. Rafa Benítez presented the award to de la Fuente amid a celebratory atmosphere at the event honoring the best in football.
