France eliminate Sweden from the World Cup after a knockout win, bringing an end to Sweden’s tournament run under coach Graham Potter. Across the tournament, Sweden’s results fluctuate, starting with a notable opening victory before subsequent heavy defeats. With the defeat in the knockout stage, Sweden’s campaign ends, and the outcome underscores the gap Sweden faced against stronger opponents as the competition progressed. Multiple reports characterize Potter’s experience as a harsh learning curve, reflecting the level of challenge Sweden encountered. While Sweden showed early promise in the group stage with a win, later matches shift the balance toward their opponents, culminating in France delivering the knockout blow. The elimination marks an abrupt conclusion for Sweden’s squad and coaching tenure in this World Cup cycle, and it places focus on the team’s inability to consistently compete at the highest level once the tournament moved beyond the opening phase.