Overview

• The Swedish FA announced Tomasson’s dismissal after a start that left Sweden bottom of Group B with one point from four matches.
• His final game was a 1-0 home loss to Kosovo, which followed defeats to Switzerland and Kosovo and a draw with Slovenia.
• Chairman Simon Astrom said the board acted because results fell short of expectations and that new leadership is needed.
• The FA stressed there remains a route to a World Cup playoff in March and it will appoint a new coach to pursue that path.
• Coverage highlights tactical and selection criticism and notes Sweden’s blunt attack with two goals and 10 shots on target in four games, alongside scrutiny of Alexander Isak and the misfiring Isak–Viktor Gyokeres partnership.