A viral fan edit features football star Erling Haaland celebrating in his national jersey while clutching a custom Hatsune Miku plushie. Outfitted in a tiny Norway kit and a miniature Viking helmet, the pop star is playfully declared "officially Norwegian" by fans.
The creation expands on the massive country-themed Hatsune Miku meme trend. What started previously with the explosion of "Brazilian Miku" has evolved into a hilarious, tournament-style custody battle, with the internet jokingly awarding Miku to Norway following the nation's recent football success.
The anime-meets-football crossover has completely taken off across social media. Fans are highly engaged, joking about Miku's chaotic international team "tour" as she hops between rival football nations, while artists rush to crank out more Viking-themed Vocaloid concepts.