Haaland Lookalike Julia Grop Goes Viral During FIFA World Cup

Julia Grop: The Viral Haaland Doppelgänger

Erling Haaland has captured the attention of the internet as one of the standout stars of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Even those who typically don't follow football have found themselves encountering Haaland's presence on social media. Amidst this buzz, a striking resemblance has emerged in the form of a Haaland lookalike.

Julia Grop, a 22-year-old model and content creator from Sweden, is gaining popularity for her remarkable likeness to the Norwegian footballer. She has been mimicking his unique body language in various clips, including one where she imitates Haaland's distinctive "cyborg walk," which has garnered over 3.3 million likes. This viral video showcases a shirtless Haaland walking with robotic movements, his head tilted slightly forward and arms swinging, a style now referred to as the "Haaland Walk."

With her blonde hair and Nordic features, Julia has often been compared to the Manchester City striker. Interestingly, she was unaware of Haaland's fame until she began receiving comments about their resemblance. In a conversation with a Norwegian broadcaster, she mentioned, "He suddenly appeared everywhere in my feeds. And then I got a lot of comments saying I looked like him." It was after observing his unique walking style that she decided to impersonate him.

Julia remarked, "We share a similar face shape; both of us are blonde, blue-eyed Scandinavians." Haaland has emerged as a prominent figure in global football, having netted seven goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing him in contention for the tournament's Golden Boot alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.