Wiegman signs contract extension until Euro 2029

Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension to remain head coach of England’s women’s team until the end of Euro 2029, securing her role beyond next summer’s World Cup in Brazil ^[1]. The Dutch manager, who took charge in September 2021, has guided the Lionesses to two European Championship titles — in 2022 and 2025 — making them the first England team, men’s or women’s, to win a major trophy on foreign soil ^[2].

Wiegman, 56, has now reached five consecutive major tournament finals, including two World Cup runner-up finishes, and is the only manager to win three successive European Championships, joining Germany’s Christina Theune in that elite group ^[2]. Her new deal means she will also oversee the 2027 Nations League campaign, which presents a crucial pathway to qualifying for Team GB at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles ^[3].

England secured a dominant 8-1 aggregate win over Greece in the World Cup play-off qualifiers and now face Ukraine in a two-leg tie to confirm their place in Brazil ^[2]. Wiegman has made clear her immediate focus remains on securing that spot: "My main concern right now is absolutely the World Cup, and helping this squad realise their potential in the years to come," she said ^[1].

The Football Association’s chief executive, Mark Bullingham, praised Wiegman as an "incredible coach with an unparalleled record in major tournaments" and confirmed her continued leadership through the next EURO cycle ^[2]. Players, including Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh, have publicly expressed their desire for her to stay, with Walsh stating, "I think everyone in England would love her to stay" ^[3].

Wiegman, who previously won the Euros with the Netherlands in 2017, said she "cannot think of a better job in football" and remains committed to developing young talent and advancing the women’s game across England ^[1]. Her assistants Janneke Bijl, Arvid Smit, and goalkeeping coach Darren Ward will continue with the squad ^[3]. The story was first reported by The Guardian and BBC News.