Why Did Channing Tatum Dress as Erling Haaland at Norway World Cup Match?
Summary
Norway’s star soccer player Erling Haaland did not play in Norway’s 4-1 loss to France during a World Cup group match, but actor Channing Tatum dressed like Haaland to support the team. Norway had already secured a spot in the next round and will play Ivory Coast in the Round of 32.Key Facts
- Erling Haaland and nine other starters did not play in Norway’s match against France.
- Norway lost 4-1 to France in their last group game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Channing Tatum dressed as Haaland among Norwegian fans during the match.
- Tatum acted as Haaland’s “stunt double” in a Nike World Cup commercial showing Haaland’s goal celebration.
- Haaland scored two goals in each of Norway’s first two World Cup wins.
- Both Haaland and French player Kylian Mbappe had four goals each before the match.
- Norway qualified for the knockout stage before the match and rested their main players.
- Norway will play Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 on June 30 in Texas.
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