Viktor Gyökeres became the first player in UEFA Nations League history to score in eight consecutive matches after converting two penalties in Sweden’s 3-2 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on 14 November 2026.

The Arsenal striker’s brace in Stockholm helped Graham Potter’s side secure promotion to League A with a game to spare. Sweden led Group B4 with 13 points from five matches (four wins, one draw).

Sweden started strongly and led 3-0 at half-tim, as Daniel Svensson headed in the opener in the 5th minute (his first senior international goal) from an Anthony Elanga cross.

Gyökeres converted a penalty in the 11th minute after being fouled by Stjepan Radeljić. He scored again from the spot in first-half stoppage time (45+2’) after Sead Kolašinac fouled Svensson.

Bosnia fought back in the second half with Armin Gigović headed one back on 47 minutes and
Kolašinac scored from a corner in the 62nd minute but Sweden held on for the 3-2 victory despite late pressure.

The result ended Bosnia’s long away unbeaten run and confirmed Sweden’s group win and promotion.

Gyökeres’ run of scoring in successive Nations League games spans two campaigns and dates back to October 2024.

He has scored 12 goals across those eight matches. UEFA lists him clearly ahead of the previous joint record of five (held by Aleksandar Mitrović and Benjamin Šeško), with Harry Kane next on an ongoing streak of six.

Gyökeres sits second on the all-time Nations League scoring list with 16 goals (behind Erling Haaland on 23). In the current 2026/27 edition he has six goals, just behind Harry Kane’s seven.

For Sweden he has now scored 27 goals in 42 caps and prolific form for the national team contrasts with a more limited role at Arsenal this season.

The win marks Sweden’s second consecutive promotion (they rose from League C previously) and returns them to League A for the first time since around 2020. It also improves their seeding for the Euro 2028 qualifying draw.