Following Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fan artist @Dannymans66 sparked a viral anime crossover illustration featuring striker Erling Haaland celebrating alongside Hatsune Miku. The artwork playfully depicts Miku sporting Norway's national team colors while a defeated Brazilian player looks on, capturing one of the tournament's biggest internet memes.
The piece builds on the viral "Whoever wins the finals gets Miku" social media trend. This lighthearted joke treats the virtual pop star as an unofficial trophy, with artists constantly redesigning her in the jersey of whichever country wins the latest major match.
The crossover has quickly turned into one of the World Cup's most recognizable fan-driven trends, uniting football enthusiasts and anime communities as they debate which nation will "claim" Miku next during the high-stakes knockout stages.