England Women boss Sarina Wiegman will lead the Lionesses through to the end of Euro 2029 after signing a new two-year contract extension. The 56-year-old's previous deal was set to expire at the end of the 2027 World Cup.
The new deal gives Wiegman the chance to guide England to a third straight European Championship title. She earned the Lionesses' first major trophy with Euro 2022 victory, followed by a successful defence three years later. Under Wiegman, England also finished as World Cup runners-up in 2023 after a final defeat by Spain.
Wiegman, who also won the 2017 Euros with her native Netherlands, said she was "so happy to be able to carry on with this squad" and thanked The FA, including chief executive Mark Bullingham and chair Debbie Hewitt, for their backing. Her immediate focus remains the 2027 World Cup, as England face Ukraine over two legs in the final play-off round in December.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham called Wiegman "an incredible coach, with an unparalleled record in major tournaments," adding that "there is no one better to lead the Lionesses into the next two tournaments." The deal also covers the 2027 Nations League, which serves as a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Wiegman was also voted Best FIFA Women's Coach for a record-extending fifth time last year.
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