In the same group, emotional scenes unfolded as Edin Dzeko retired from international football following Bosnia-Herzegovina’s 1-1 draw at home to Sweden. The former Manchester City forward, aged 40, thought he had scored late in the first half, but the goal was disallowed after the ball went out of play during the build-up.
To honor his 152nd international appearance, fireworks erupted after 11 minutes to celebrate his iconic number 11 shirt. Dzeko received a standing ovation when substituted in the 62nd minute in Zenica, with the celebrations continuing post-match through an official ceremony, a guard of honour, and a drone display thanking the veteran, who was showered with soft toys by fans during a lap of honour.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres had put Sweden ahead before Kerim Alajbegovic equalised for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Elsewhere, Kevin de Bruyne scored twice as Belgium defeated Turkey 3-0 to rise to second in Group A1. The 35-year-old Napoli midfielder found the net in each half, with Romelu Lukaku completing the scoring.
Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez scored the sole goal as Hungary beat Georgia in Budapest to secure their first Nations League win of the campaign, leaving them third in Group B2, three points behind Northern Ireland.
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