Norway players were surprised by a special guest during the match against France on Friday evening. Hollywood star Channing Tatum appeared among Norwegian supporters wearing a Haaland wig and Norway jersey.

What happened during the match?

Norway suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat to France. However, something else stole the attention in the stands.

Who was behind the stunt?

It was Nike that had set up the event, so it was a marketing stunt. Channing Tatum is no stranger to the Haaland look. Before the World Cup, he appeared as Erling Braut Haaland's stunt double in Nike's World Cup campaign «Rip the Script».

What's next?

Norway has a friendly match against Portugal on September 27, 2026. This is an important match for Norway, who are seeking to prepare for the World Cup. | Date | Opponent | Venue | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-27 | Netherlands | Away | | 2026-09-27 | Portugal | Home |

Norway has one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three matches. This is a challenge for the team, which must find its way back to winning ways.