Sarina Wiegman contract extension keeps England manager through Euro 2029
Sarina Wiegman has committed her future to England’s women’s team with a new deal running until after Euro 2029. Her previous contract was set to end after next summer’s World Cup.
Sarina Wiegman contract extension news has confirmed the England women’s manager will remain in charge until after Euro 2029. The new agreement extends her stay beyond a previous deal that had been due to expire after next summer’s World Cup.
Wiegman, who took on the England role in September 2021, has become one of the most prominent figures in the international women’s game. Speaking about the role, she said she “cannot think of a better job in football”.
England keep Wiegman through Euro 2029
The extension gives England long-term certainty in a key position, with Wiegman now tied to the Lionesses until after the next European championship cycle. For a national team with major tournaments central to its planning, keeping the head coach in place offers continuity before and after the upcoming World Cup.
Her previous contract situation meant her future was set to come into focus after next summer’s World Cup. That question has now been answered, with Wiegman set to lead England into the years ahead and through Euro 2029.
A proven tournament record
Wiegman’s standing is built on a record of reaching the final stages of elite international competition. She led her native Netherlands to Euros glory in 2017, establishing her reputation on the European stage before later taking charge of England.
She has also reached the final of the past five major tournaments, twice finishing as a World Cup runner-up. That run underlines the level of consistency England have secured by extending her contract.
- Wiegman took charge of England in September 2021.
- Her new deal runs until after Euro 2029.
- She led the Netherlands to Euros glory in 2017.
- She has reached the final of the past five major tournaments.
What the deal means for the Lionesses
For England, the decision removes uncertainty around the manager’s position before a major tournament. The Lionesses can move toward next summer’s World Cup knowing Wiegman’s role is settled beyond that competition.
The extension also reinforces the Football Association’s faith in a coach whose career has been defined by deep tournament runs. Wiegman’s experience with both the Netherlands and England gives the Lionesses a familiar leader for the next phase of their development.
Sarina Wiegman said she “cannot think of a better job in football”.
What happens next
Wiegman’s immediate focus remains the World Cup, the competition after which her previous deal was due to expire. With her future now secured, England can plan toward Euro 2029 with the same head coach in place.