Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract as England manager until the end of Euro 2029, following the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph over Spain. The Dutch coach’s previous deal was due to expire after next summer’s World Cup, but the Football Association confirmed a two-year extension on Tuesday, keeping Wiegman at the helm for the next four years.
Wiegman led England to their second consecutive European Championship title with a win against Spain in the Euro 2025 final. That victory was historic, making the Lionesses the first England team, men’s or women’s, to capture a major trophy on foreign soil.
“I am so happy to be able to carry on with this squad and cannot think of a better job in football,” Wiegman said. “Working for a world-class organisation like The FA, and alongside so many people dedicated to winning England teams and the growth of our game, excites me every day.”
The Lionesses are currently preparing for the next stage of World Cup qualification after thrashing Greece 8-1 on aggregate in the first round of the play-offs. They will face Ukraine in the next two-legged tie, with a place at the 2026 World Cup in Brazil on the line.
“My main concern right now is absolutely the World Cup, and helping this squad realise their potential in the years to come,” Wiegman added. “We have an important job to do to confirm our place in Brazil, and hopefully we can do that and give the country another special summer to remember next year.”
Wiegman took over from Phil Neville in September 2021 and quickly made an impact. She guided England to their first major trophy at Euro 2022, beating Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley. England then reached the World Cup final in Australia in 2023 but lost 1-0 to Spain.
By reaching the Euro 2025 final, Wiegman became the first manager, men’s or women’s, to reach five consecutive major international finals. That sequence includes winning Euro 2017 with the Netherlands and finishing runners-up at the 2019 World Cup.
Wiegman’s Euro 2025 victory made her just the second manager, after Germany’s Christina Theune, to win three successive European Championships.
FA chief Mark Bullingham praised Wiegman’s record and influence on English football, calling her an “incredible coach with an unparalleled record in major tournaments.”
“While we will all remember the trophies and thrilling moments she has given us, I know she is only looking forward,” Bullingham said. “There is no one better to lead the Lionesses into the next two tournaments. Sarina’s impact on English football has been immense, and she continues to inspire so many throughout the game. We have so much more to do in the women’s game and she will be instrumental in helping us to achieve that.”
With a contract secured until 2029, Wiegman’s focus remains on guiding England through the World Cup qualifiers and beyond. The Lionesses face Ukraine next in the play-offs, with the chance to book their place in Brazil next summer.
According to BBC Sports.