Graham Potter takes Sweden job on short deal with World Cup target

<ul><li><p>Potter takes charge of November’s final two qualifiers</p></li><li><p>Sweden aiming for March’s playoffs via two routes</p></li></ul><p>Graham Potter has been appointed Sweden’s head coach on a short-term deal with the goal of qualifying for the World Cup. The 50-year-old, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/27/graham-potter-sacked-by-west-ham-after-dismal-start-to-season">sacked by West Ham</a> less than a month ago, will take charge of the final two qualifiers next month and his contract will be extended to cover the playoffs and next summer’s tournament should the team get there.</p><p>Sweden are bottom of their qualifying group with one point from four games and play in Switzerland on 15 November then at home to Slovenia three days later. They could reach the playoffs even if they do not finish second because they won Nations League group C1. The 12 qualifying group runners-up will be joined by the four best-ranked Nations League section winners in March’s playoffs.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/20/graham-potter-appointed-sweden-head-coach-world-cup">Continue reading...</a>