Channing Tatum's World Cup Transformation Deserves a Double Take
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."
The athlete added with a laugh, "This is incredible."
Tatum was also amused by their resemblance, quipping in the caption of a June 6 Instagram post, "Ripped the script with my new stunt double."
And the Step Up alum has a long history with the game of soccer. After all, he played a high school soccer team captain in 2006's She's the Man opposite of Amanda Bynes.
"I definitely led on a little bit more that I could play soccer [better] than I actually could," he cheekily revealed in a 2024 interview with Entertainment Tonight. "But I pulled it off."
Tatum joked that he tried to "run and look really athletic during the shots," but ultimately relied on camera tricks to make him look like a star athlete.
He added, “I was like, 'Just cut away when I f--k up.'“
But Tatum wasn't the only celeb spotted in the stands at a World Cup game. Keep reading to see who else was spotted at the soccer tournament.
The Magic Mike star dressed up as Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland alongside fans during the Norway vs. France game at Boston Stadium on June 26.
The 98 Degrees singer cherished his time inside th SoFi suite at the Turkey vs. USA game on June 25.
The That '70s Show alum was hanging out, down the street from the Turkey vs. USA game at Los Angeles Stadium, hitting up a Raising Cane’s party hosted on Snoop Dogg's Compound in Inglewood, Calif.
The "Stars Are Blind" singer and her daughter, who she shares with husband Carter Reum, watched the Turkey vs. USA from inside Los Angeles Stadium.
The couple had a date night at Raising Cane's viewing party on June 25.
The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor marveled at the view from the SoFi suite during the Turkey vs. USA game June 25.
The Kissing Booth actress cheered on Turkey at the Raising Cane's party on June 25.
Reminders of love. The real estate broker and the Reminders of Him star cozied up at the Raising Cane's party after the Turkey vs. USA game.
The "Sicko Mode" rapper brought his and ex Kylie Jenner's kids to the Portugal vs. Uzbekistan game in Houston on June 23.
The YouTuber and the filmmaker cheered on Norway from the Tequila Don Julio 1942 suite inside New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22.
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars put aside their longtime feud for an iconic jersey swap at the Norway vs. Senegal match with Casamigos.
The Wonka actor and Bring It On star settled their debate over classic margs vs. spicy margs with Casamigos Margaritas while cheering on Brazil vs. Morocco at NY NJ Stadium June 13.
The "Toda" singer was rooting for Brazil in his Nike jersey during the team's game against Morocco.
The model grabbed a drink inside the Tequila Don Julio 1942 suite at NY NJ Stadium during the Brazil vs. Morocco game.
After playing against Morocco on June 13, Vini Jr. received Michelob ULTRA's Superior Player of the Match Award from his soccer hero.
The Oscar winners were all smiles inside Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves’ celebrity suite at Los Angeles Stadium during the USA vs. Paraguay game.
Baby's first World Cup game. The pregnant supermodel and the Disney Channel alum soak up the sun inside the Raising Cane’s suite at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12.
The Traitors alum was faithfully rooting for his home country from inside the SoFi suite at Los Angeles Stadium during the USA vs. Paraguay match.
One game after another. The One Battle After Another actress sipped on a Raising Cane's drink during the USA vs. Paraguay game on June 12.
The Grammy nominee lit up the Los Angeles Stadium like a firework June 12 by performing her song "Wonder" alongside Tius Luka before kickoff.
The Mission: Impossible star and soccer legend signed autographs as they watched Team USA take on Paraguay June 12.
The "Water" singer made it hotter during her U.S. World Cup opening ceremony performance.
The Landman star honored the USMNT player with Michelob ULTRA's Superior Player of the Match Award after the USA vs. Paraguay game.
The Parks & Recreation alum was lit'rally stoked to watch the U.S. soccer stars take the pitch on June 12.
How you like that? The BLACKPINK singer performed "Goals" during the U.S. World Cup opening ceremony on June 12.
The Muppets were out to support the soccer stars... let's just hope Rocco doesn't show up to Los Angeles Stadium.
The Deadpool star was in the stands at the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto June 12.
The Drake & Josh actor is ready to cheer with fellow fans—and he may just add in a "Hug me brotha!" if he witnesses a goal.
The nephew of Michael Jackson moonwalked his way into Los Angeles Stadium to watch Team USA take on Paraguay.
The rapper was decked out in patriotic colors as he arrived for his performance at the U.S. World Cup opening cereminy.
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