Key Takeaways:
- Graham Potter has been officially appointed as Sweden’s national team manager on a short-term contract
- The deal covers the November qualifiers against Switzerland and Slovenia and could be extended for the World Cup if Sweden qualifies
- Sweden currently has one point after four World Cup qualifiers, following the dismissal of Jon Dahl Tomasson
Potter’s Appointment and Contract Details
Graham Potter has been confirmed as the new head coach of Sweden’s national football team. The 50-year-old Englishman has agreed to a short-term arrangement, which encompasses the upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures against Switzerland and Slovenia scheduled for November. In the event that Sweden progresses to the play-offs in March, Potter will oversee that phase as well. Should Sweden succeed in securing qualification for the World Cup, the contract will automatically be extended to include the finals tournament.
🚨🇸🇪 Graham Potter, new head coach of Sweden until March 2026 as initial short term contract with World Cup mission.
Deal agreed last week and signed in the last 24h as former West Ham manager returns immediately. pic.twitter.com/R0yPpgEZIq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 20, 2025
Potter commented on his new role: “I feel humbled, but also incredibly inspired to be given this mission. Sweden has amazing players who perform at a high level every week in the best leagues. My job will be to create the conditions so that we as a team can perform at the highest level to take Sweden to the World Cup next summer,” said Potter.
Sweden’s Qualification Scenario
The Swedish national side has accumulated only one point from their opening four matches in the current World Cup qualifying campaign, prompting the Swedish Football Association to part company with former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson. Despite this rocky start, Sweden’s position as winners of their Nations League group last autumn gives them a viable route to the play-offs in March, offering renewed hope for World Cup qualification.
| Manager | Contract Details | Next Fixtures | Current Qualifying Points | Nations League Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Potter | Short-term (covers November qualifiers; extension for World Cup on qualification) | Switzerland, Slovenia (November) | 1 point (after 4 matches) | Group Winners (last autumn) |
Recent Career Movements
Potter most recently managed West Ham, but his tenure ended in September after just eight months at the helm. His immediate return to management with Sweden presents a significant challenge, as he seeks to revitalise their qualifying campaign and potentially secure a place at the World Cup next summer.
