Potter admits Sweden couldn't live with France in World Cup defeat
Sweden coach Graham Potter admitted his side could not compete with a brilliant France team as they went out of the World Cup with a 3-0 defeat in the last 32..
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Sweden's head coach Graham Potter has admitted his team was outplayed by a superior France side following their 3-0 defeat in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday.
- France secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium.
- Graham Potter, Sweden's coach, acknowledged France's higher level of play and individual talent.
- Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France, with Bradley Barcola adding another goal.
- Potter highlighted that Sweden is a young, developing team compared to the experienced French squad.
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