Channing Tatum Cheers on Norway Dressed as Footballer Erling Haaland
Tatum blended into the crowd in a blond wig and Norway jersey, joining chants and selfies as Nike promoted its 2026 World Cup campaign.
- On Friday, June 26, actor Channing Tatum attended Norway's World Cup match against France at Boston Stadium, wearing a blond wig and Norway jersey to mimic striker Erling Haaland.
- Tatum's appearance follows a recent Nike advertising campaign where he played Haaland's 'stunt double,' humorously stepping into the forward's shoes for commercials promoting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Blending into the crowd, Tatum enthusiastically cheered alongside other Haaland-lookalikes, joining team chants and taking twinning selfies with seatmates throughout the final Group I match.
- Despite Tatum's vocal support, Norway lost 4-1 to Les Bleus, with France's Ousmane Dembe scoring a hat trick in the first half of the fixture.
- While Haaland remained on the bench to rest for the knockout stage, the 25-year-old striker was reportedly flattered by Tatum's transformation, as the match went exactly as Haaland predicted.
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Channing Tatum joins Norway Erling Haaland lookalikes in wild World Cup scene
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.
Hollywood star Channing Tatum makes a stir at the World Cup: As Erling Haaland disguises, he cheers Norway on in Boston – with wig and jersey.
In the World Cup game between France and Norway, the focus was not only on the playing field. In the grandstand, a well-known actor slipped into the role of Erling Haaland.
As a Haaland double, a Hollywood star creates confusion in the stands. In addition, a lot of celebrities are honored at the World Cup.
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