Behind Gyökeres' viral photo after World Cup qualification (video) | OneFootball

Viktor Gyökeres was once again decisive for Sweden by scoring the goal that secured victory against Poland (3-2) and the resulting qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The former Sporting striker was the hero of the match, in an important moment for the Swedish national team.

After the final whistle, the former Sporting player celebrated with his teammates and then headed to the stands, where he was part of an image that quickly went viral. In the photo, several fans recreate the now well-known “mask” with their hands, a gesture associated with the striker.

Meanwhile, a video emerged on social media revealing the 'behind the scenes' of the moment. In the footage, Viktor Gyökeres approaches a photographer and asks for help directing the fans to make the gesture, thus creating the group photo.

The final result ended up having a huge impact on social media, also shared by the player himself, and became another memorable episode involving the Swedish striker, reinforcing his connection with the fans and the symbolism of his trademark gesture.

It is worth remembering that, with this result, Sweden joins the 48 national teams that will compete in the 23rd edition of the World Cup, between June 11 and July 19, 2026.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.