Summary
Category: sports
Graham Potter, a former manager of West Ham, is in talks to become the head coach of Sweden's national football team. Sweden recently removed Jon Dahl Tomasson from the position after a disappointing start in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Potter has past success managing in Sweden with Ostersunds FK.
Key Facts
- Graham Potter is in discussions to become Sweden's head football coach.
- Sweden fired Jon Dahl Tomasson due to poor performances in World Cup qualifiers.
- Sweden is at the bottom of Group B, with only one point from four qualifying games.
- Potter previously managed Ostersunds FK in Sweden, moving them from the fourth division to the top and winning the Swedish Cup in 2017.
- Potter's recent roles included managing Swansea City, Brighton, and Chelsea.
- Sweden's national team, despite talented players, struggled in their initial World Cup qualifying games.
- They still have a chance to make it to the World Cup through a play-off by winning their UEFA Nations League group.
