Channing Tatum joins Norway Erling Haaland lookalikes in wild World Cup scene
Channing Tatum has been embracing his resemblance to Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland, dressing up as the athlete for a Nike ad campaign and attending a World Cup match. Tatum was spotted taking selfies and signing autographs with fans, all while wearing a jersey and blond wig to complete the look. The actor's transformation has been well-received by Haaland, who called Tatum a handsome man and expressed his flattery at the imitation.
- ▪Channing Tatum dressed up as Erling Haaland for a Nike ad campaign ahead of the World Cup.
- ▪Tatum attended a World Cup match between Norway and France, interacting with fans and taking selfies.
- ▪Haaland was flattered by Tatum's transformation, calling him a handsome man in a behind-the-scenes video.
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World Cup 2026 Sports Entertainment Channing Tatum joins Norway Erling Haaland lookalikes in wild World Cup scene By Bridget Reilly Published June 27, 2026, 2:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Channing Tatum is taking on a whole new role for the World Cup in honor of his new doppelganger. While not a paid gig, the “Magic Mike” actor embraced his similar looks to Norway’s Erling Haaland and could be found in a sea of fans on Friday at Gillette Stadium for the group stage match against France, all dressed as the long-haired striker, wearing a jersey with the Scandinavian country’s flag and a blond wig. Haaland, one of the top players in the Premier League for Manchester City, is one of the biggest figures in the World Cup.
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