Erling Haaland embraces Majin Buu comparison during World Cup

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Erling Haaland embraces Majin Buu comparison during World Cup
Summary

Erling Haaland has gained attention for his resemblance to Dragon Ball Z character Majin Buu while leading Norway at the World Cup. As Norway reached the quarterfinals, fans have been actively discussing the comparison on social media. Haaland himself acknowledged the meme, stating, 'I mean I don’t disagree' in a comment on Instagram. With seven goals in five matches, he is among the tournament's top scorers. Norway is looking to advance further in the competition.

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  • Haaland is a key player for Norway at the World Cup.
  • He has scored seven goals in five matches.
  • Fans have drawn parallels to Majin Buu from Dragon Ball Z.
  • Norway is competing in their first World Cup in 26 years.
  • Haaland acknowledged the meme on social media.
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  • 9:00 AMYahoo SportsErling Haaland Majin Buu meme, explained: Norway star embraces Dragon Ball Z character as lookalike
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Here's a look at the Norwegian star's visual similarity to the iconic TV character.

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