FM26 Spain Euro 2024 Recreation

Luis de la Fuente 4-3-3

Spain’s Euro 2024 structure recreated in FM26.

This is a Luis de la Fuente 4-3-3 recreation, built around the main ideas of that Spain side:

wide threat through Nico Williams and Lamine Yamalcentral control with Rodri, Pedri and Fabiána compact defensive blockcontrolled possession without becoming slow or passivea forward who links play instead of only attacking the box

This is not designed to be a “65% possession no matter what” tactic.

The save data shows that clearly.

Spain averaged 55% possession in the World Cup run, with 91% pass completion. So the tactic still controls the ball, but the focus is more on structure, width, timing and attacking quality.

Test Save Results

🏆 FIFA World Cup winners

✅ 8 games played✅ 8 wins✅ 0 draws✅ 0 defeats✅ 29 goals scored✅ 9 goals conceded✅ +20 goal difference✅ 100% win rate✅ 1 trophy won

Final:

🏆 England 0-1 SpainFIFA World Cup FinalWon after extra time

Semi-final:

Germany 1-2 Spain

Team Data

Spain were not the top possession team in the tournament, and that is important.

The tactic produced:

55% average possession91% pass completion21.2 shots per game3.6 goals per game2.2 non-penalty xG per 901.1 goals conceded per game1.5 xGA per game73.4% tackle success82.5 possession won2 clean sheets

So the idea is not sterile control.

The idea is to keep the ball well, attack with width, use the midfield to connect everything, and still have enough defensive structure to survive tournament football.

Tactical Idea

The shape starts from a 4-3-3 base.

In possession, the team stretches the pitch with both wide players and full-backs. The midfield gives the structure, with Rodri protecting and connecting, while Pedri and Fabián help progress the ball and support the attacking line.

Out of possession, the team becomes more compact.

The wingers drop into the wide midfield line, the midfield protects the centre, and the back four keeps the structure behind the ball.

This is why the tactic can still score a lot without becoming completely open.

Key Attacking Output

The attack was spread across the front line:

Lamine Yamal finished with 5 goalsSamu Aghehowa finished with 4 goalsMikel Oyarzabal finished with 4 goals

The wide players are important, but the system is not only about one player carrying the tactic.

The structure creates chances from multiple zones.

Included

✅ FM26 Spain Luis de la Fuente 4-3-3 tactic file✅ Video for console players✅ Game file✅ Images

As always, console players are included too.