'Why Is He Allowed to Be This Scary?': 21 Erling Haaland Memes Roasting His World Cup Dominance

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Inés Soubrie • Writer and Editor
Jul 1, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

What would you do if you were chased full speed by Erling Haaland during a match?

The internet is going crazy over Viking-looking football player Erling Haaland's facial expressions and approach when getting the ball. The Norwegian football player is gaining a decent amount of attention for different reasons; some are obsessed with him, others are scared of him, but in the end, no one can escape him, and we are all here for it. 

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    The last thing an English soldier in 850 AD sees before taking two axes to the face
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    The photo of the World Cup so far
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    Mbappe getting on his tiptoes to hug Haaland
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  • I would first like to make a disclaimer: this is not a roasting article against this very professional, very tall, and very strong football player, LOL. Please, Haaland, don't come after us. With this being said, I find it hilarious that everybody is empathizing with all the teams playing against Norway, because let's be real: who wouldn't be scared of being chased by a 6'4, almost 200-pound, professional football player? I know I'd be. I am sure this man is lovely; I am not very familiar with football, but I am familiar with his Hermes bag collection, and let me tell you, he has taste.  And I know football and bags are not necessarily connected, but a man who's got a good sense of fashion will always have my utmost respect. 

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    Erling Haaland O 4m ago MCI 201 ARS 66:32 Bro I have a wife + Add
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    I like how theyre tweeting about him like hes a kpop idol pruzin paaland @gruzinhaa9lnd - 21h haaland matching hairties w shirt colors is my fav thing so classy FRAUT HAALAND AALAND
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    Bro is like "THANK GOD I'm benched" 39:58 NOR 13 FRA #FIF
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    oh okay he used scrunchie w stripes now to match w uniform
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    Haaland in his first World Cup now has more knockout goals than Ronaldo
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    Fire all social media managers I want more of this from everyone Orlando**** Not even allowed to write something wrong now in this perfect world sorry to all MEME Memezar✔ ZAR @meme_zar Just raw dogged a 7 hour flight No phone no sleep no water no food only map Bring back 2013 Instagram #easy
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    When someone asks me what my biggest fear is but I can't say being charged at by Haaland at full speed so I just say spiders
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    Throwback to when Haaland accidentally struck Mavropanos in the face BC BOYLE
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  • This World Cup has given us a lot of new people to admire, whether it's Tim Payne's rise to fame or Haaland's unhinged memes throughout his matches; we are being fed. If there is one thing the internet does very well, it is obsessing over the most random but funny people. Because what do you mean this man has gone viral for assembling a Viking? Haaland is not only a Viking-looking football player, but his professional career is also as good as his meme collection. Some may be scared of him; I say he is a well-dressed, well-trained, and well-behaved, hilarious man. ‘Thank you, Haaland, ’ we all say in union. Enjoy these memes and be aware of the next meme generator, football player. 

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    Realistically are you even supposed to do in this situation id just start crying 22 jiminbas@ فرات = Translated from Arabic Oh, mama NOR
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    Reaction when Haaland scored 41 D Kelds @kd_527 the type of fear you only see in the eyes of war veterans
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    Primrose Everdeen Manchester City @ManCity -1d Guess who!?
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    Wondering why Iraq lost 4-1? Imagine this chasing you every time you touched the ball. OF AMERICA
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    this is how I led the girls to the bathroom
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    European star athletes like Erling Haaland prob really enjoy coming to America. Majority of ppl don't recognize them and they can do normal things yep Its weird that you can just walk around the city without being noticed
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    Erling Haaland and Vini Jr. for Marriott Bonvoy. VISA @blaiyve why does it look like a romcom poster MARRIOT BONVOY
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    FEJJ OK Sometimes he scares us. He goes around the locker room smashing things and screaming at everyone. We are not sure what is wrong with him. PEP GUARDIOLA
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    When I realized Haaland does it just for fun.
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    Just raw dogged a 7 hour flight No phone no sleep no water no food only map #easy
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