England have locked in their winning formula: Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension with the Lionesses, keeping her in charge through to the end of Euro 2029.
The 56-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire after next summer’s World Cup, but the FA moved to secure her long-term future following yet another trophy-laden summer. (England manager Sarina Wiegman / Credits: BBC Sport)
An Unparalleled Record
Wiegman’s CV barely needs an introduction. Since taking over from Phil Neville in September 2021, she has guided England to Euro 2022 glory at Wembley, a 2023 World Cup final, and back-to-back European titles with the Euro 2025 triumph over Spain.
That Swiss success made England the first national team — men’s or women’s — to win a major trophy on foreign soil, and made Wiegman only the second manager ever to win three successive European Championships, after Germany’s Christina Theune.
Eyes on Brazil
“I am so happy to be able to carry on with this squad and cannot think of a better job in football,” Wiegman said. Her immediate focus is qualifying for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil — England thrashed Greece 8-1 on aggregate to reach the play-off second round, where Ukraine awaits.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham called her “an incredible coach with an unparalleled record in major tournaments,” adding: “There is no one better to lead the Lionesses into the next two tournaments.”
With Wiegman committed until 2029, England’s golden era under the Dutchwoman is set to continue.
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