The Swedish Football Association has confirmed the appointment of English coach Graham Potter as the new manager of the Sweden men’s national football team. Potter replaces Jon Dahl Tomasson, who was dismissed earlier this month after Sweden’s poor start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, which has left them bottom of Group B with just one point from four matches.
Potter’s contract runs until March 2026, with his primary task being to revive Sweden’s qualification hopes and restore confidence in the national setup. The role marks a swift managerial comeback for Potter, who was recently sacked by West Ham United following a difficult run of results spanning the end of the previous season and the start of the 2025/2026 campaign.
The appointment also represents a homecoming of sorts for the Englishman, whose coaching journey began in Sweden. Potter first rose to prominence with Östersunds FK, where he led the modest club from the fourth division to Sweden’s top flight and eventually into European competition over a remarkable seven-year spell. His success there paved the way for his later appointments at Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Chelsea.
For Swedish football fans, Potter’s return carries a sense of optimism rooted in his history of building disciplined, attack-minded teams. The federation’s decision to bring him back to familiar ground underscores their faith in his ability to rebuild a struggling side and restore Sweden’s competitive edge on the international stage.
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