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Sarina Wiegman signs new England deal through to Euro 2029

The two-year extension keeps England Women's head coach in place beyond the 2027 World Cup, giving her the chance to pursue a third successive European title.

By Hushread Stories, written with AI from 8 outlets · First published 19 Oct 2026

In brief

  1. Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension to remain England Women's head coach through Euro 2029.
  2. The new agreement adds two years to her previous deal, which covered the 2027 World Cup.
  3. Wiegman took charge in 2021 and has led England to European Championship titles in 2022 and 2025.
  4. The extension was announced on October 19, 2026, confirming who will lead England beyond next summer's tournament.
  5. The 2027 World Cup comes next, with Euro 2029 offering a chance for three consecutive European titles.
Sarina Wiegman signs new England deal through to Euro 2029
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How it started

Sarina Wiegman became England Women's head coach in 2021. England went on to win the European Championship in 2022 and again in 2025, according to L'Équipe.

Her previous contract covered the 2027 World Cup. That had left her future beyond next summer's tournament unsettled, with the BBC reporting that her deal was due to expire afterwards.

How it unfolded

The European titles in 2022 and 2025 established the record behind this extension. The new agreement gives Wiegman the opportunity to target three successive Euros wins with England, Guardian Sport reported.

On October 19, 2026, Wiegman's two-year contract extension was announced. It keeps her in charge through the end of Euro 2029, according to Sky Sports.

Wiegman expressed her enthusiasm for staying, saying she "cannot think of a better job in football", Guardian Sport reported.

Where it stands

England now have their head coach secured beyond the 2027 World Cup and through the following European Championship. Telegraaf reported that the new contract replaces an agreement running through the World Cup with one lasting through Euro 2029.

The change is an extension of Wiegman's existing tenure, rather than a new appointment. It provides continuity under the coach who led England to their two most recent European titles.

What to watch

The next major tournament covered by the agreement is the 2027 World Cup. Beyond that, Euro 2029 offers Wiegman a chance to lead England to a third consecutive European title, the opportunity highlighted by Guardian Sport.

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