Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has become the centre of another viral internet moment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but this time, it has little to do with his goals.
Fans across social media have been comparing the Manchester City striker to Majin Buu, the iconic pink villain from the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, with memes highlighting similarities in their facial expressions, shaved hairstyle and playful demeanour.
Rather than ignore the jokes, Haaland embraced them with his trademark humour.
“I mean, I don’t disagree,” the striker reportedly commented, sending fans into another wave of laughter online.
The lighthearted response has only fuelled the trend, with football and anime fans flooding social media with edited images placing Haaland alongside the legendary Dragon Ball character.
While Haaland continues to dominate headlines for his performances on the pitch, his willingness to laugh at himself has won over even more fans off it.
The viral comparisons have become one of the World Cup’s unexpected entertainment moments, proving that in football, memes can sometimes travel just as fast as goals.
