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Graham Potter Takes Helm as Sweden's Coach for World Cup Push

10/20/2025

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Graham Potter was appointed Sweden's head coach on a short-term contract to revive World Cup qualification after Jon Dahl Tomasson's dismissal following a 1-0 loss to Kosovo.
He endured a disappointing West Ham spell.
He is well-regarded in Sweden for Östersund's rise from the fourth division to the top flight and Svenska Cupen in 2017.
Potter aims to create conditions for Sweden to perform at their best and reach the World Cup next summer.

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Graham Potter was appointed Sweden's head coach on a short-term contract to revive World Cup qualification after Jon Dahl Tomasson's dismissal following a 1-0 loss to Kosovo.
He endured a disappointing West Ham spell.
He is well-regarded in Sweden for Östersund's rise from the fourth division to the top flight and Svenska Cupen in 2017.
Potter aims to create conditions for Sweden to perform at their best and reach the World Cup next summer.