Sweden national football team has a chance to reach the 2026 World Cup despite finishing bottom of their qualifying group. Now they face Ukraine in a crucial match that will determine who goes on to a playoff final. Graham Potter, Sweden's coach, says he looks forward to the challenge he calls 'an opportunity and a gift'. Sweden national football team has a chance to reach the 2026 World Cup despite finishing bottom of their qualifying group. Now they face Ukraine in a crucial match that will determine who goes on to a playoff final. Graham Potter, Sweden's coach, says he looks forward to the challenge he calls 'an opportunity and a gift'.