The Dutch coach has now firmly positioned herself among the greatest in women's football.
The Lionesses rallied from behind against Spain to level at 1-1 after extra time before winning the final 3-1 on penalties in Basel on Sunday, avenging their loss in the World Cup final in 2023.
England cannot claim to have been the most skilled tournament winners, having begun with a 2-1 loss to France.
This was followed by a quarter-final against Sweden where they were down 2-0 with 12 minutes remaining, only to fight back and equalize before winning on penalties.
Next came the semi-final against Italy, when Wiegman's team needed a 96th-minute Michelle Agyemang equalizer to push the match into extra time, and Chloe Kelly scored the decisive goal just as a shoot-out seemed imminent.
England clinched the trophy despite having led for a mere total of one minute across three knockout matches, and Wiegman acknowledged: "This is the most chaotic and absurd tournament we have participated in.
"Naturally, we have talented players, and the unity of this team is truly remarkable," she added. "The players believe they can win by any means, and we simply never, ever give up."
Regardless of how they achieved it, Wiegman's Lionesses are the first England senior team, whether men's or women's, to secure a major trophy on foreign soil.
Three in a row
They faced challenges leading up to the tournament with the retirements of goalkeeper Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, along with Chelsea captain Millie Bright's choice to make herself unavailable.
However, England's success was largely due to their depth, with the quality available to Wiegman from the bench enabling them to alter the outcome of several matches.
While England may not possess the same clearly defined style of play as Aitana Bonmati's Spain, they do have an outstanding manager.
The Lionesses had never won a major tournament before Wiegman's arrival in 2021, and now they have secured back-to-back Euros while also reaching their first Women's World Cup final.
They have seldom done it easily, with only three wins out of nine in major tournament knockout matches under the Dutch coach occurring within 90 minutes.
But her impact is clear, reflected in the way England's players speak about her, and Wiegman's achievements are impressive.
She has reached five consecutive finals in European Championships and World Cups, winning three straight Euros after leading her home country Netherlands to victory in 2017 before taking charge of England.
"She is absolutely amazing. She is an incredible individual," said Kelly, who netted the winning penalty against Spain.
"We should all be immensely grateful for what she has accomplished for this nation. She has elevated the women's game, not just in England but globally."
Record attendance
Attention will soon shift to what lies ahead for the champions, as England gears up for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, with qualifying beginning early next year.
English FA chief Mark Bullingham stated last week that they are committed to retaining Wiegman, whose contract extends through the World Cup.
Assuming they qualify, England hopes to be among the top contenders alongside Spain and Olympic champions the United States, coached by England's Emma Hayes.
Overall, the tournament in Switzerland showcased the increasing popularity of women's football, with a total attendance of 657,291, the highest ever at a European Championship - surpassing even England's 2022 event, despite over 87,000 attending that year's final at Wembley.
It also affirmed England and Spain as the leading powers, following Arsenal's victory over Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final.
However, there was plenty of excitement throughout the competition, with notable performances from Italy, who reached their first semi-final since 1997.
Wiegman is hopeful that the competition will have a lasting effect in promoting the growth of women's football across the continent.
"From my perspective, this tournament raised the level of play, and the intensity of the matches was unprecedented," said the 55-year-old.
"I hope it will further elevate the women's game, not just in England but beyond."
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