Viktor Gyökeres scored on his first start for Sweden in a competitive match and was involved in multiple goal-scoring plays. After the game, he refused to explain the meaning behind his goal celebration – covering his eyes with both hands.
Gyökeres scored the 3-0 goal and created the free-kick that led to 4-0. He covered his eyes after scoring but would not reveal the gesture’s significance. "I’m keeping it to myself for a while longer", he told Fotbollskanalen. He hinted there is a personal meaning behind it but stressed it "isn’t anything serious".
Sweden won 4-0 with Gyökeres heading the ball down before both Emil Forsberg’s 1-0 and Alexander Isak’s 2-0. His performance in the first start earned praise from teammates and coaching staff. He said he wanted to show himself and do his best for the team.
Despite interest from clubs including West Ham, Leeds and Burnley following his 18 league goals for Coventry, Gyökeres says he is not focusing on a move now. "It’s just rumours. We’ll see what happens in the summer", he said, adding there is no transfer window open at the moment.
Gyökeres’ strong debut increases competition for attacking spots in the squad ahead of upcoming gatherings. With several matches left before the final World Cup 2026 squad is selected, his form will be closely monitored. Check future games on our fixtures page and see where he fits in the squad.
His refusal to explain the celebration has sparked curiosity among fans and media, but he insists he will reveal its meaning only at the next camp in June. For now, the focus remains on performance and team development.
