India, June 27 -- Actor-producer Channing Tatum gave football fans an unexpected surprise at the World Cup after turning up dressed as Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.

He was spotted in the stands at the stadium on Friday during Norway's clash against France, sporting a Norway jersey and a long blonde wig slicked back into a ponytail - Haaland's signature hairstyle. The 46-year-old, who recently played a body double in a sports brand commercial, blended right in with the Norwegian supporters, though Norway ultimately suffered a 4-1 defeat to France.

Clips of his appearance quickly went viral online, with social media users dubbing it the "ultimate sports crossover."

One user wrote: "Channing Tatum (from Magic Mike) in an Erling Haalan...