"Sweden have been seeking a new head coach since the sacking of Jon Dahl Tomasson following their 1-0 loss to Kosovo on Monday, a result that made automatic qualification from their group impossible. They will travel to play Switzerland then host Slovenia in their final two matches as they try to draw level with second-placed Kosovo, who have seven points in Group B."
"Potter was sacked by West Ham at the end of September after a disappointing start to the season. Five losses in six games in the 2025-26 campaign had left West Ham in the relegation zone. Overall, he won just six of 23 matches since joining the east London club in January. However, Potter retains a positive image in Sweden, having delivered three promotions in four seasons at Ostersund, taking them from the fourth division to the top flight, while also winning a domestic cup in 2017."
Graham Potter has been offered the Sweden head coach role on an initial short-term basis to aid a faltering World Cup qualification campaign. The 50-year-old previously expressed his love for Sweden and interest in the post and discussions progressed quickly. Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson after a 1-0 defeat to Kosovo that made automatic qualification from Group B impossible. Sweden will travel to Switzerland then host Slovenia in their final two matches while aiming to draw level with second-placed Kosovo, but a play-off route remains possible via their Nations League success. Potter was dismissed by West Ham after a poor start to the 2025-26 season; he retains a positive reputation in Sweden following his achievements with Ostersund and has previous spells at Swansea, Brighton and Chelsea.
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