England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman has committed her future to the Lionesses until the end of Euro 2029 after signing a two-year contract extension with the Football Association (FA).
The new deal extends her tenure beyond the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, ending speculation over her future after next summer’s tournament.
The 56-year-old Dutch coach has enjoyed considerable success since taking charge of England in September 2021, guiding the team to consecutive European Championship titles and the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Wiegman said she was delighted to continue working with the squad and expressed confidence in the direction of the England women’s national team.
“I am so happy to be able to carry on with this squad and cannot think of a better job in football,” she 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.”
Her decision to extend her contract comes as England seek to secure qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The Lionesses defeated Greece 8-1 on aggregate to advance to the second round of the qualifying play-offs, where they are scheduled to face Ukraine.
Victory over Ukraine across the two legs would secure England’s place at next summer’s tournament in Brazil.
Wiegman said qualification remained her immediate priority, adding that she was also focused on helping the team fulfil its potential in the coming years.
“My main concern right now is absolutely the World Cup, and helping this squad realise their potential in the years to come,” she said.
“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.”
Since replacing Phil Neville in September 2021, Wiegman has transformed England’s record in major international competitions.
She led the Lionesses to their first major trophy at Euro 2022, defeating Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium.
England subsequently reached the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Australia but lost 1-0 to Spain.
Wiegman then guided the team to another European title in 2025, with England defeating Spain in the final to become the first English men’s or women’s team to win a major international trophy on foreign soil.
The achievement also made her the first manager to lead a national team to five consecutive major international finals, having previously guided the Netherlands to the Euro 2017 title and the 2019 Women’s World Cup final.
She also became only the second coach, after Germany’s Christina Theune, to win three consecutive European Championship titles.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham welcomed the contract extension, describing Wiegman as an exceptional coach whose achievements had strengthened England’s position in women’s football.
“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.”
He added that Wiegman’s influence extended beyond results on the pitch, noting her contribution to the development and growing profile of women’s football in England.
With her future settled until 2029, Wiegman will now focus on securing England’s participation at the 2027 World Cup before attempting to guide the Lionesses to further success at the next European Championship.
