Potter, who was sacked by West Ham in September, took charge of Sweden the next month on a short-term contract.

Sweden had lost three of its opening four World Cup qualifiers, and Potter was unable to arrest itsa dismal form as he suffered a 4-1 defeat to Switzerland in his first game in charge.

A 1-1 draw with Slovenia saw Sweden round out its sorry campaign in bottom spot in Group B, but it still has a chance to qualify thanks to their 2024-2025 Nations League placing.

Sweden takes on Ukraine in a play-off on 26 March. Should Potter's team win that tie, they will face either Poland or Albania for a place in the finals.

Regardless of Sweden's World Cup fate, however, Potter will be in charge until the end of the 2030 World Cup cycle. 

"It's a big day for me and a fantastic opportunity to do something important going forward," Potter said. "I've had a good first time as Swedish national team coach and have enjoyed myself very much. Sweden is a football country with a proud history, with teams that have made it to [major tournaments], which we want to return to."