Graham Potter Appointed Sweden Head Coach With 2026 World Cup Mission
Sports Updated: 20 October 2025 10:43 EAT
Incoming Sweden national football team coach Graham Potter
Graham Potter has officially been appointed as the new head coach of the Sweden national football team. The announcement was made by the Swedish Football Association on Monday, October 20, 2025, following the sacking of Jon Dahl Tomasson after a poor start to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Potter, who previously managed Östersunds FK in Sweden before coaching in the Premier League, returns to familiar ground with a clear mandate: lead Sweden to the World Cup in 2026. His initial contract runs through the remaining qualifiers and will be extended automatically if the team qualifies for the tournament.
Sweden currently sits at the bottom of Group B with just one point from four matches, facing a tough path to qualification. Potter is expected to use his tactical expertise and knowledge of Swedish football to turn around the campaign, with upcoming fixtures against Switzerland and Slovenia seen as crucial tests.
The appointment has been met with optimism, as many believe Potter’s modern approach and strong ties to Swedish football could spark a revival. His immediate challenge will be to rebuild confidence in the squad and secure vital points to keep Sweden’s World Cup hopes alive.
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