Graham Potter is back in management after accepting a short-term role as the Sweden national team boss.
The 50-year-old was sacked by West Ham United in September after winning just one of his first five Premier League games of the 2025/26 season.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea boss had previously indicated his interest in the role due to his connection with Swedish football.
Potter spent seven years at Ostersund, guiding the club to a first-ever promotion to the Swedish top-flight, and a Svenska Cupen title in 2017.
His move into the international scene comes after the sacking of Jon Dahl Tomasson following Sweden's disastrous start to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Under Tomasson, Sweden racked up a draw and three defeats across September and October's games, which means they cannot qualify for the World Cup automatically or via a second place finish.
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Their only hope to reach the tournament now is via a possible Nations League-backed possible playoff ahead of two more qualifiers in November.
Despite odds being against him, Potter is confident of resurrecting their chances, with a squad packed with attacking talent.
"I'm very humbled by this assignment, but also incredibly inspired. Sweden have fantastic players who deliver in the world's best leagues," as per BBC Sport.
"My job is to create the conditions so we deliver at the highest level to take Sweden to the World Cup next summer."
The details of Potter's contract are unconfirmed, but they will be reviewed in November if a playoff spot is missed, or in March if they lose a playoff.
Can Sweden still qualify for the World Cup?
The short answer is yes, but not via the traditional route.
Potter's Sweden are bottom of Group B with top spot [currently held by Switzerland] qualifying automatically and second place [currently Kosovo] heading into March's playoffs.
The UEFA nations finishing second in their groups will make the playoffs and the final four spots will be claimed by the four best Nations League group winners.
Sweden are currently 10th in the 'Nations League playoff rankings' meaning they at least need six teams above them to qualify for the competition directly.
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