Wiegman signs England extension through Euro 2029

England manager Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep her in charge of the Lionesses until the end of Euro 2029. Her previous deal had been due to expire after next summer's World Cup.

The 56-year-old Dutchwoman has led England to consecutive European Championship titles, most recently beating Spain in the Euro 2025 final. That result made the Lionesses the first England team, women's or men's, to win a major trophy on foreign soil. Wiegman said she was delighted to continue with the squad and could not imagine a better job in football, citing the FA's ambition for its England teams and the growth of the women's game.

Her record includes the Euro 2022 triumph over Germany at Wembley and a run to the 2023 World Cup final in Australia, where England lost 1-0 to Spain. She also became the first women's or men's manager to reach five consecutive major international finals, having won Euro 2017 and finished runners-up at the 2019 World Cup with the Netherlands. The Euro 2025 win made her only the second manager after Germany's Christina Theune to claim three successive European Championships.

On the pitch, England are working to secure a place at next summer's World Cup in Brazil. They beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate to reach the second round of the play-offs, where they will face Ukraine over two legs. Wiegman stressed that her priority is confirming qualification and giving the country another memorable summer.

FA chief Mark Bullingham called Wiegman an incredible coach with an unparalleled record in major tournaments, saying there is no one better to lead the Lionesses into the next two tournaments and that she continues to inspire people across the game. The new deal signals continuity for England as they pursue World Cup qualification and prepare for the tournaments ahead.

Source: BBC Sport

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