Argentina and Spain set for World Cup final with homegrown coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 World Cup final, both led by homegrown coaches. Lionel Scaloni, having previously guided Argentina to victory in 2022, aims to become the second coach to win consecutive World Cups. Luis de la Fuente also represents Spain, underscoring a long-standing trend where all World Cup champions have been coached by nationals. Historically, only two finalist teams have been led by foreign coaches, highlighting the rarity of such occurrences. The match is highly anticipated given the stakes and the legacy both coaches aim to secure.
- •Scaloni seeks consecutive World Cup titles for Argentina.
- •De la Fuente represents Spain in the final.
- •Both coaches have deep ties to their countries.
- •All previous World Cup winners have been coached by nationals.
- •The match reflects a historic coaching trend.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina-Spain final extends a perfect World Cup coaching streak
"Lionel Scaloni and Luis de la Fuente each coach their home country, guaranteeing a 23rd consecutive homegrown World Cup winning manager.
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