Sarina Wiegman Signs New England Contract Until Euro 2029

England manager Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep her with the Lionesses until the end of Euro 2029.

The 56-year-old's old deal was due to run out after next summer's World Cup in Brazil. She led England to a second straight European title with a win over Spain in the Euro 2025 final, which made the Lionesses the first England team, women's or men's, to win 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."

England still have work to do to reach the World Cup. They beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate last week to make round two of the play-offs, where they face Ukraine. Win that two-legged tie and they are on the plane to Brazil. 

"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."

The Dutchwoman took over from Phil Neville in September 2021. She won Euro 2022 when England beat Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley, then reached the 2023 World Cup final in Australia, where they lost 1-0 to Spain. 

By reaching the Euro 2025 final, she became the first manager, women's or men's, to reach five major finals in a row, having also won Euro 2017 and lost the 2019 World Cup final with the Netherlands. Her third straight European title made her only the second coach after Germany's Christina Theune to do that.

FA chief Mark Bullingham called 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," he 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."