Luis Enrique Replaced as Spain Coach After World Cup Exit

Spain's head coach Luis Enrique reacts to supporters at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Dec. 6, 2022. Martin Meissner/AP Photo

DOHA, Qatar—Luis Enrique was replaced by Luis de la Fuente as Spain’s coach on Thursday, two days after the national team was eliminated in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Spain lost to Morocco 3–0 in a penalty shootout after a scoreless draw in regular and extra time.