Key Takeaways
- Channing Tatum’s outfit at the World Cup 2026 showcased a playful homage to Erling Haaland.
- Fans' reaction included selfies and chants, highlighting the excitement of the event.
- Haaland’s response to Tatum’s look was positive, indicating appreciation for the tribute.
- Match details revealed Haaland did not play, focusing on his preparation for future games.
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Channing Tatum is stepping up his World Cup 2026 wardrobe.
In fact, the Magic Mike star channeled Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland for the Norway vs. France game at Boston Stadium on June 26.
Along with dozens of fans sitting in the crowd, Tatum rocked a jersey bearing the Scandinavian country’s flag, as well as a long blonde wig slicked back into a ponytail similar to Haaland’s signature hairstyle. Not only did the 46-year-old take twinning selfies with his seatmates, but he also joined them in a chant.
Though Haaland remained on the bench for the entirety of the 1-4 match—likely a team strategy to allow the striker to rest for his team’s upcoming game in the knockout stage—the 25-year-old was nonetheless flattered by Tatum’s transformation.
“Handsome man,” he quipped in a June 5 Instagram video, when Tatum first debuted his Haaland-inspired look for their joint Nike campaign. “I’m not complaining.”
