As the football world turns its attention toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, few storylines are as compelling as the tactical transformation of Germany under Julian Nagelsmann. Once criticized for stagnation and predictability, the German national team now appears to be undergoing a profound stylistic shift—one that blends modern positional play, fluid attacking structures, and aggressive pressing schemes. The March 2026 international friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana are not merely preparatory fixtures; they are a tactical laboratory where Nagelsmann is actively refining Germany’s identity ahead of the global stage. These matches come at a crucial juncture. Germany, a nation with a proud footballing legacy, has endured back-to-back group-stage eliminations in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Now, with a new generation of talent and a forward-thinking coach at the helm, there is a sense that something fundamentally different is emerging. The March friendlies offer a window into that t...
During his first six months in charge, his hiring was heavily questioned due to his lack of senior football experience and a crushing defeat to Scotland in his second game. However, a Nations League victory that summer silenced critics and sent La Roja on a journey that would culminate in a European Championship.
Last summer in Germany, fueled by a passionate dressing room culture and a surge of fresh talent entering the club, de la Fuente's side outperformed every opponent, winning the trophy in the final against England with a late Mikel Oyarzabal goal. The Basque forward, like many of the senior team's current players, is someone de la Fuente knows from his experience coaching the under-19s and under-21s.
His contract will last until 2028, including the Euro 2028 campaign next summer, perhaps extending his tenure to 5.5 years. It has been a source of contention between the RFEF and de la Fuente, who believes he is underpaid. According to Diario AS, his new contract will pay him roughly €2 million per year as he aims to win the World Cup in 2026.
Rafael Louzan, the new President of the RFEF, had made de la Fuente's contract a priority, as former temporary President Pedro Rocha was unable to renew it due to constraints on his authority. Spain's next match is against the Netherlands in the Nations League quarterfinals in March.
His contract will last until 2028, including the Euro 2028 campaign next summer, perhaps extending his tenure to 5.5 years. It has been a source of contention between the RFEF and de la Fuente, who believes he is underpaid. According to Diario AS, his new contract will pay him roughly €2 million per year as he aims to win the World Cup in 2026.
Rafael Louzan, the new President of the RFEF, had made de la Fuente's contract a priority, as former temporary President Pedro Rocha was unable to renew it due to constraints on his authority. Spain's next match is against the Netherlands in the Nations League quarterfinals in March.
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