Actor Channing Tatum recently embraced his resemblance to Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland by joining a group of fans dressed as the footballer at a World Cup match. Tatum, known for his roles in "Magic Mike," attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Norway and France at Gillette Stadium on June 26, 2026. He wore a Norway jersey and a blonde wig, mirroring Haaland's distinctive look.
The resemblance between Tatum and Haaland was first highlighted in a Nike advertising campaign leading up to the World Cup. Tatum, 46, portrayed the 25-year-old Manchester City striker in the ads, which aimed to promote the tournament and its prominent athletes.
Haaland himself reacted positively to Tatum's impersonation, calling the actor a "handsome man" in a video shared on social media. "I'm not complaining. This is incredible," Haaland commented on the likeness.
Tatum has continued to lean into the bit, engaging with fans who also appeared as Haaland lookalikes. He was seen taking selfies, participating in chants, and signing autographs for fans at the stadium. Despite Haaland remaining on the bench for the entire match, Tatum remained in good spirits among the supporters.
Norway ultimately lost the match to France with a score of 4-1. However, both teams advanced to the Round of 32. Haaland, who has scored four goals in the group stage, is scheduled to play against Ivory Coast on June 30 in Dallas as the tournament progresses.