England Coach Wiegman Extends Contract To Euro 2029

England women’s 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.

The 56-year-old Dutch coach’s previous deal had been due to expire after next summer’s World Cup.

Wiegman led England to a second consecutive European title by beating Spain in the Euro 2025 final. That result made the Lionesses the first senior England team—women’s or men’s—to win a major tournament on foreign soil.

Wiegman said she was delighted to continue with the squad and could not imagine a better job in football. She said working for a top-level organisation like the FA, alongside people committed to winning England teams and growing the game, excited her every day.

England beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate last week to reach the second round of the World Cup play-offs, where they will face Ukraine. If the Lionesses win that two-legged tie, they will qualify for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

Wiegman said her immediate priority was the World Cup and helping the squad fulfil its potential. She said England had an important task in securing a place in Brazil and hoped the team could give the country another memorable summer next year.

Wiegman replaced Phil Neville in September 2021 and led England to their first major trophy at Euro 2022, beating Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley. England then reached the 2023 World Cup final in Australia, losing 1-0 to Spain.

By reaching the Euro 2025 final, Wiegman became the first women’s or men’s manager to reach five consecutive major international finals, after leading the Netherlands to the Euro 2017 title and the 2019 World Cup final. Her Euro 2025 victory made her only the second manager after Germany’s Christina Theune to win three successive European Championships.

FA chief Mark Bullingham described Wiegman as an incredible coach with an unparalleled record in major tournaments. He said she is focused on the future and that no one is better placed to lead the Lionesses into the next two tournaments. He added that her impact on English football has been immense and that she will be central to the FA’s further work in the women’s game.