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Graham Potter

Graham Potter — Sweden's coach, guiding the team through 2026 World Cup campaign ending in Round of 32 defeat to France.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Potter's Sweden rebuild to continue after World Cup exit By Reuters July 02, 2026 11:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New J

    Potter's Sweden rebuild to continue after World Cup exit
  3. Citizen Digital

    But they couldn't get enough of the ball to create chances and Graham Potter's team now go home.

    Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
  4. The Standard

    But they couldn't get enough of the ball to create chances and Graham Potter's team now go home.

    Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSweden coach Graham Potter admitted his side could not compete with a brilliant France team as they went out of the World Cup with a 3-0 defeat in the last 32 on Tuesday.

    Potter admits Sweden couldn't live with France in World Cup defeat
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSweden's English head coach Graham Potter in Arlington on June 25, 2026 and France's head coach Didier Deschamps in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026.

    Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup
  8. Citizen Digital

    Potter says Sweden will be underdogs in World Cup last 32 By AFP June 26, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sweden forward Anthony Elanga celebrates with teammates scoring his team's first goal dur

    Potter says Sweden will be underdogs in World Cup last 32
  9. Citizen Digital

    Graham Potter's Sweden have also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed finishers.

    Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
  10. The Standard

    Graham Potter's Sweden have also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed finishers.The Netherlands, who eased past Tunisia 3-1, will face Morocco in Monterrey in the knockout rounds while Japan play Brazil in Houston.

    Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
  11. Citizen Digital

    But Graham Potter's side were torn apart by a rampant Netherlands team, who roared into a 2-0 lead after after just 17 minutes thanks to a brace from Sunderland's Brian Brobbey.

    Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock Ecuador
  12. The Standard

    Sweden, 5-1 winners against Tunisia in their opening Group F match, went into Saturday's showdown with the Dutch knowing that a victory would guarantee their passage out of the group stage.But Graham Potter's side were torn apart by a rampant Netherlands team, who roared into a 2

    Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock Ecuador

Thursday 2 July

  1. Graham Potter to continue Sweden rebuilding project post-World Cup

    Sweden's World Cup campaign ended in a Round of 32 loss to France, but coach Graham Potter will continue rebuilding a squad in transition that was at its lowest point last October before qualifying for the 2026 tournament.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Sweden 3-0

    France beat Sweden 3-0 in a World Cup last-32 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Michael Olise assisting, to advance to a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe's two goals moved him level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France defeats Sweden 3-0, advances to World Cup last 16

    Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappé moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Sweden coach Potter accepts France superiority in World Cup exit

    Sweden's coach Graham Potter admitted his team could not compete with France after a 3-0 World Cup last-32 defeat. Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another, as France advanced to face Paraguay while Sweden was eliminated.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. France face Sweden in World Cup knockout tie Tuesday

    France will play Sweden in a last-32 World Cup match on Tuesday, with the Swedish defence preparing to face Kylian Mbappe (four goals so far), Ousmane Dembele (hat-trick against Norway), and Michael Olise. Sweden will counter with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, though both have yet to fully fire at the tournament.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Potter says Sweden will be underdogs in World Cup knockout stage

    Sweden advanced to the World Cup last 32 as one of the best third-placed finishers after drawing 1-1 with Japan. Coach Graham Potter said Sweden will be underdogs regardless of their knockout opponent, which could be France, Norway, or Germany.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Japan advances to World Cup knockouts with Sweden draw

    Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Japan draws with Sweden, faces Brazil in World Cup knockouts

    Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F behind the Netherlands, securing a last-32 World Cup clash with Brazil. Sweden also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed finishers.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Germany reaches World Cup knockout rounds with late win

    Germany booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner in Toronto. Curacao clinched their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Germany reach World Cup knockout rounds, Curacao hold Ecuador

    Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-1 injury-time comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, secured their first ever point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, goalkeeper Eloy Room making a record 15 saves in a match without extra time.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Germany and Ivory Coast clash for World Cup knockout spot

    Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday in a winner-take-all Group E match where the victor secures a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also advance with a win over the Netherlands in Houston.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Christian prayer group helps unite Netherlands World Cup squad

    Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F

    Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari opening the scoring in the seventh minute and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak doubling the lead at half an hour.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sweden beats Tunisia 5-1, takes World Cup Group F control

    Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also found the net as Tunisia's defensive record crumbled.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2026, following his seven-month tenure at Real Madrid and previous success guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in 2023/24.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. West Ham boss seeks VAR consistency after disallowed goal

    West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called for greater consistency in VAR decisions after his side's goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The disallowance of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equalizer prompted a complaint to the PGMOL, with West Ham arguing that unpunished fouls in the same phase of play should have resulted in a penalty.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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