A wild post comparing Norwegian striker Erling Haaland to a "Nordic alien" from a vintage UFO painting has been making the rounds online. Fans instantly lost their minds because the facial structure and long blonde hair looked like an absolute match.
But as with most things that seem too good to be true on the internet, it's a total fake. The viral image was heavily edited to mimic the football star's exact features—the unedited, original artwork looks nothing like him.
This is just the latest in a long line of viral edits and memes targeting Haaland during his massive 2026 World Cup run, where he has already been compared to a Terminator and a literal Viking warrior.
It’s a hilarious but solid reminder of just how fast doctored content can spread, and how easily people fall for it before double-checking the facts.