Graham Potter's Sweden exits World Cup after loss to France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:51 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Sweden's World Cup campaign came to an end with a 3-0 defeat to France on July 1. Graham Potter's team, despite an early 5-1 win over Tunisia, struggled with consistency, culminating in a match against a dominant French side. Potter acknowledged the challenge of facing a highly talented opponent and reflected on the learning experience for his squad. Sweden conceded ten goals in four matches, highlighting defensive weaknesses. Following the loss, Potter expressed pride in his team's journey, emphasizing the need for future improvement.
- •Sweden lost 3-0 to France, ending their World Cup run.
- •The team had notable performances, including a record win over Tunisia.
- •Sweden conceded ten goals during the tournament, indicating defensive issues.
- •Graham Potter expressed pride in the team's progress despite the loss.
- •Potter aims to improve the squad's performance moving forward.
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"Sweden’s rollercoaster World Cup saw a stunning opening win forgotten with heavy defeats that showed the reality of the challenge facing their English manager
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