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England manager Wiegman signs contract extension

England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract with The FA, securing her leadership of the Lionesses through Euro 2029. The Dutch coach’s previous deal was set to expire after the 2027 World Cup, but her new two-year extension follows a historic back-to-back European Championship triumph in 2025, where England defeated Spain in the final.

Wiegman’s tenure has already delivered unprecedented success, including a first-ever major trophy on foreign soil and a World Cup final appearance in 2023, where the Lionesses fell to Spain in a penalty shootout. With England now aiming to qualify for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil, Wiegman emphasized the squad’s immediate focus on the play-offs, where they face Ukraine after a commanding 8-1 aggregate win over Greece in the preliminary round.

Her decision to stay underscores the FA’s confidence in her ability to sustain growth in the women’s game, following her record of guiding both the Netherlands and England to multiple major finals. Wiegman’s impact extends beyond trophies, as she becomes the first manager—male or female—to reach five consecutive major international finals across different teams.

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