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Sarina Wiegman extends England women’s contract through Euro 2029
England have extended Sarina Wiegman’s contract as manager of the women’s national team, known as the Lionesses.
The new deal runs through the end of Euro 2029, two years beyond her previous contract.
Wiegman has led England to two European titles, winning Euro 2022 and Euro 2025.
She also took England to the 2023 World Cup final, where they lost to Spain.
The extension gives England continuity after months of speculation that Wiegman might leave after the next World Cup.
England beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate to reach the second round of the World Cup play-offs.
A two-legged tie against Ukraine is next, and England must win it to qualify for next summer’s tournament in Brazil.
Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension to manage England’s women’s team through Euro 2029.
Her previous deal was due to expire after next summer’s World Cup.
England recently beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate to reach the second round of World Cup play-offs, where they will face Ukraine.
Wiegman said her immediate focus is helping England qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.
She has led England to European titles in 2022 and 2025 and to the 2023 World Cup final.
- Who
- Sarina Wiegman, manager of England’s women’s team.
- What
- She signed a two-year contract extension through the end of Euro 2029.
- When
- The extension was reported on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- England; the announcement was made by the English Football Association.
- Why
- Wiegman said she was happy to continue with the squad. She said her immediate priority is the World Cup.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Wiegman replaced Phil Neville as England manager.
She led England to victory at the European Championship.
England reached the World Cup final and lost to Spain.
England won the European Championship, its second consecutive title.
England beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate to reach the second round of World Cup play-offs.
Wiegman signed a contract extension through the end of Euro 2029.
- Contract term
- Through the end of Euro 2029
- Previous deal
- Due to expire after next summer’s World Cup
- World Cup play-off opponent
- Ukraine
- Greece result
- England won 8-1 on aggregate
- Major tournament titles with England
- Euro 2022 and Euro 2025
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What people are saying
I am so happy to be able to carry on with this squad and cannot think of a better job in football.
Anyone who knows me will understand that my main concern right now is absolutely the World Cup, and helping this squad realise their potential in the years to come.
There is no one better to lead the Lionesses into the next two tournaments.