Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 in a playoff match. The team will now face Poland in a final on Tuesday, which will be played at home. Graham Potter, the head coach, extended his contract with the Swedish Football Association until 2030 earlier in March.
Sebastian Larsson, the assistant coach, reportedly has a contract that expires this summer but will automatically extend if Sweden qualifies for the World Cup. Larsson, who ended his playing career after the 2022 season, became an assistant coach in March 2024 under Jon Dahl Tomasson and remained in the role when Potter replaced Tomasson. Larsson has expressed a desire to continue in his position.
The match against Ukraine was a significant event for Larsson as a coach, and he reportedly got goosebumps when fans sang the national anthem.