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Sarina Wiegman extends England women's manager contract until 2029
Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension to remain the head coach of the England women's national football team through Euro 2029. The new agreement extends her previous deal, which was set to expire after the upcoming World Cup.
Wiegman, who has led the Lionesses since September 2021, has achieved significant success including winning the Euro 2022 title and the Euro 2025 championship. She has also reached five consecutive major international tournament finals across her coaching career.
The manager stated that her immediate priority is helping the squad qualify for and compete in the World Cup in Brazil. England is currently scheduled to face Ukraine in a two-legged playoff to secure their place in the tournament.
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England women's national football team · Mark Bullingham · Sarina Wiegman · The FA · Ukraine
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Wiegman identified the upcoming World Cup as her primary focus. www.bbc.co.uk · nieuws.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] FA chief executive Mark Bullingham expressed satisfaction with continuing to work with Wiegman. www.theguardian.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sarina Wiegman expressed happiness about continuing her role with the England squad. www.bbc.co.uk · www.theguardian.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wiegman has reached five consecutive major international tournament finals. www.bbc.co.uk · www.theguardian.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension to remain England women's head coach until the end of Euro 2029. www.bbc.co.uk · nieuws.nl · www.theguardian.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] England must win a two-legged playoff against Ukraine to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. www.bbc.co.uk · www.theguardian.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wiegman has won the FIFA award for best women's coach five times. nieuws.nl