Sarina Wiegman extends England contract through Euro 2029

Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year extension as England women's head coach, keeping her in charge until the end of Euro 2029. The Football Association announced the agreement on 19 October, extending a tenure that has already brought the Lionesses two European titles and a World Cup final appearance. Her previous contract was due to finish after the 2027 World Cup.

BBC Sport reported that the 56-year-old led England to their second consecutive European Championship by beating Spain in the 2025 final. That success made the Lionesses the first senior England team, men's or women's, to win a major trophy overseas. It followed their breakthrough European title in 2022, secured with a 2-1 victory over Germany at Wembley.

The FA said Wiegman will continue beyond next summer while also supporting its work to develop young players and coaches. She thanked the organisation's leadership, her coaching and support staff and the players for their backing. Wiegman said her immediate priority remained securing a place at the World Cup, rather than looking too far ahead to the next European Championship.

England have not yet qualified for the tournament in Brazil. According to BBC Sport, they beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate to reach the final play-off round against Ukraine. The FA confirmed that the tie will be played over two legs, with the decisive match at Wembley on 5 December. The winners will secure qualification for the finals next June.

Wiegman took over England in September 2021 after previously coaching the Netherlands. She won Euro 2017 with the Dutch team and reached the 2019 World Cup final before moving to the Lionesses. England's run to the Euro 2025 final completed her sequence of five successive major international finals. Her England side finished runners-up at the 2023 World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain.

The extended agreement also covers Euro 2029 in Germany. Before then, the FA said England will compete in the 2027 UEFA Nations League, which offers a route to qualification for a Team GB squad at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The FA also highlighted Wiegman's closer links with England's under-23 set-up and coaches developing through its national pathway.