Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres is targeting the national team scoring record held by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, confirming he believes reaching the 62-goal milestone is achievable.

The 28-year-old, who currently has 25 goals in 41 appearances for Sweden, addressed the prospect ahead of Saturday’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Solna.

“If I continue playing for a longer period, then… it is clear that it is possible,” Gyökeres told reporters at the national team’s hotel outside Valencia, as reported by Dagens Nyheter. When asked if equaling the record is a specific goal, he replied, “Yes, 100 percent.”

National team form vs. Arsenal rotation

The striker’s international production has been prolific, with four goals in his four appearances during the October window. Since Graham Potter took charge as head coach, Gyökeres has scored ten times for his country, a run he describes as a “fantastic feeling.”

His club situation at Arsenal, however, has been more varied. While he netted a goal against Slavia Prag in the Champions League last week, he has frequently been used as a substitute in the Premier League, with manager Mikel Arteta often preferring Kai Havertz as the central striker.

Gyökeres remains diplomatic regarding the tactical differences between his two roles, noting that the national team often plays a “straighter” style of football.

“It is clear that here there are many cases where we play a bit straighter football offensively,” Gyökeres told Dagens Nyheter. “It is difficult sometimes in Arsenal when we play against teams that park the bus. There are not many spaces to get the ball and run in behind.”

A season of personal achievements

Reflecting on his 2026 campaign, the forward pointed to a string of successes, including qualifying for the World Cup with Sweden, winning the Premier League with Arsenal, and reaching a Champions League final. Gyökeres, who received the 2024 Guldbollen, acknowledged his strong position when asked about his chances of retaining the award, telling Aktualitet, “I’m not in a bad position at least.”

According to transfer statistics, Gyökeres has played 345 minutes for the national team this season, scoring four times. In contrast, his Premier League time has been limited to 181 minutes across seven appearances with no goals, while he has recorded one goal in 238 minutes of Champions League play.

Saturday’s Nations League implications

Sweden currently leads their group in the Nations League and can secure first place with a victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday. The match serves as the next opportunity for Gyökeres to narrow the gap on Ibrahimovic’s record of 62 goals in 122 international matches.

The team’s preparations continue in Solna as they look to capitalize on their recent form. The next official update on the squad’s lineup and tactical approach is expected closer to the Saturday kickoff.