NEWS: SARINA WIEGMAN EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH ENGLAND UNTIL 2029
England manager Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract with the women's national team until 2029.
The Dutchwoman, who replaced Phil Neville in September 2021, has since become Europe's most succesful coaches, winning the European Championships three times (one with the Netherlands and two with England), the Finalissima, two Arnold Clark Cups and reaching the 2023 World Cup final.
In England's run to the 2025 Euros, Wirgman became the first women's or men's manager to reach five consecutive major international finals as well as the second head coach after Christina Theune to win three successive European Championships thanks to the Lionesses's victory.
Her commitment to the national team comes after speculation that she would leave after next year's World Cup and the expiration of her contract but the two year extension highlights her strength of her relationship with the FA and her team.
'I am so happy to be able to carry on with this squad and cannot think of a better job in football, ' Wiegman told the media.
'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. My main concern right now is absolutely the World Cup, and helping this squad realise their potential in the years to come'.
'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.'
FA chief Mark Bullingham described Wiegman as an "incredible coach with an unparalleled record in major tournaments".
'While we will all remember the trophies and thrilling moments she has given us, I know she is only looking forward. There is no one better to lead the Lionesses into the next two tournaments.
'Sarina's impact on English football has been immense, and she continues to inspire so many throughout the game. We have so much more to do in the women's game and she will be instrumental in helping us to achieve that.'
England are expected to face Ukraine in a double header in the second round of the World Cup playoffs in November after beating Greece 8-1 on aggregate.
Nerea Fernandes
Writer
Her Sports Sphere
October 2026
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