Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has won the Mens Coach of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon dOr ceremony in London.De la Fuente guided Spain to glory at the World Cup this summer, which saw La Roja be crowned world champions for the second time. The 65-year-old also won Euro 2024 with Spain.He overcame competition from a host of Europes best managers, including Premer League winner with Arsenal Mikel Arteta.Champions League winner Luis Enrique also missed out on the award, as well as Bundesliga champion Vincent Kompany and Europa League winner Unai Emery.Follow the results live as they happen with 101 Great Goals.Ballon dOr Mens Coach of the Year shortlistMikel Arteta ArsenalVincent Kompany Bayern MunichLuis Enrique Paris Saint-GermainLuis de la Fuente SpainUnai Emery Aston VillaWhere to watch Ballon dOr 2026: TV channel, live online streamIn most territories, you can watch the 2026 Ballon dOr awards ceremony free on DAZN.Viewers without an existing DAZN account shouldcreate a free membershipusing their email address.For other territories, visit UEFAs Ballon dOr broadcast list. Topics Arsenal Ballon d'Or Paris Saint-Germain Spain National Football Team World Cup 2026 If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Ballon dOr 2026 Mens Young Player of the Year 2026: Yamal scoops award for third time Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 PSG 3-1 Le Mans: Report, result and goals as Kvaratskhelia comes off the bench to score Cian Cheesbrough 10th October, 2026 PSG vs Le Mans team news: Confirmed lineups as Dembele misses out, Kvaratskhelia and Doue benched Cian Cheesbrough 10th October, 2026 Thank you, football former Chelsea forward Pedro retires Tom Rostance 7th October, 2026 David Silva: Former Man City midfielder out of retirement to play in Hong Kong Tom Rostance 7th October, 2026 Croatia 1-2 Spain: Merino inspires comeback as world champions seal Nations League quarter-final berth Nicholas McGee 6th October, 2026
