Miguel Méndez, the leader behind the success in the 2026 World Cup

Spanish coach Miguel Méndez has been named the Best Coach of the 2026 World Cup after Spain claimed the bronze medal in Berlin. His team impressed the German audience with a collective game full of passion, despite a shaky start. After defeating Germany, they suffered a loss against Mali that shook them, but they bounced back strongly by defeating Japan and securing the top spot in Group A, advancing directly to the quarterfinals. In the knockout phase, they overcame Australia and fell to the United States in a hard-fought semifinal. Finally, they closed their performance on a high note by defeating Germany again (81-58) and taking home the bronze, thus adding their fourth medal in the last five editions of the World Cup.

Miguel Méndez's Career

2001–2011 Celta de Vigo
2011–2013 Baloncesto Rivas
2013–2017 Schio
2018–2022 UMMC Ekaterinburg
2021–(present) Spain
2022 Virtus Bologna
2025–2026 Fenerbahçe

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