France Football reveals the list of nominees for the Best Coach in the World award for 2026.

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France Football reveals the list of nominees for the Best Coach in the World award for 2026.

France Football announced the nominees for the Best Coach in the World Award for 2026.
Luis de la Fuente led Spain to victory in the 2026 World Cup against Argentina.
Luis Enrique won the Champions League and French league title with Paris Saint-Germain.
Unai Emery secured Aston Villa's first continental title in 44 years by winning the Europa League.

French Magazine Reveals Candidates for Best Coach of the Year 2026

On Tuesday, the French magazine France Football announced the list of nominees for the Best Coach in the World Award for 2026. This year’s list features five coaches, including four Spaniards and one from Belgium, highlighting the Spanish dominance in the global coaching scene.

Five Nominees for Best Coach 2026

Luis de la Fuente (Spain) led the Spanish national team to victory in the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. His team triumphed over Argentina with a narrow victory in the final, securing Spain’s second world title since 2010.
Luis Enrique (Spain), the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, achieved a historic season by winning the Champions League for the second consecutive time, defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout. He also secured the French league title.
Mikel Arteta (Spain) guided Arsenal to reclaim the Premier League title for the first time since the unbeaten season of 2003-2004, ending a long drought for the club.
Unai Emery (Spain) made history with Aston Villa by winning the Europa League, defeating Freiburg 3-0. This victory marked the club’s first continental title in 44 years and its first major trophy in three decades.
Vincent Kompany (Belgium) celebrated a successful season with Bayern Munich, winning both the Bundesliga and the German Cup, solidifying his status among the top coaches this year.