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Sweden Dismisses Tomasson After Kosovo Shock as World Cup Hopes Fade

The federation begins a coaching search with only a narrow Nations League play-off route keeping Sweden’s 2026 World Cup chances alive.

Overview

  • The Swedish FA removed Jon Dahl Tomasson on Tuesday, citing poor results and the need for new leadership after the 0-1 home defeat to Kosovo.
  • Sweden sit last in Group B with one point from four matches, six points off second place with two fixtures remaining.
  • Fisnik Asllani scored in the 32nd minute in Göteborg as fans booed and displayed a hostile banner, and goalkeeper Robin Olsen had already said he would not play under Tomasson.
  • Star forwards Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres remain goalless in qualifying despite Sweden posting a 12-0 corner advantage and more shots in recent matches.
  • A play-off berth via the Nations League remains possible only if enough other group winners qualify through the main route, leaving the fallback path uncertain.