The 2026 World Cup has not only provided plenty of excitement on the field, but has also generated countless viral sensations off the field. Among them is one featuring Erling Haaland, who, in addition to establishing himself as one of the tournament’s biggest stars, can now also boast that he inspired a song created by one of Latin America’s most popular and irreverent artists: La Tigresa del Oriente.
The Peruvian singer took social media by storm once again by sharing a song dedicated to the Norwegian striker, a track that quickly drew attention for its unique style and the humor that characterizes the singer.
Since the start of the World Cup, Erling Haaland has been one of the players who has generated the most buzz among fans.
His scoring ability, impressive physique, and laid-back personality have made him one of the most followed soccer players in the league. Added to that is the charisma he displays both on and off the field, which has led thousands of fans to constantly share images, videos, and buzzy posts related to him.
The 25-year-old forward has earned admiration around the world, even among celebrities outside the sports world.
La Tigresa del Oriente dedicates a special song to Haaland, the Norwegian soccer player
Capitalizing on the striker’s popularity, La Tigresa del Oriente decided to pay tribute to him in a very unique way.
The artist used the famous song “Moscow,” originally performed by the German band Dschinghis Khan, as the basis for her work and adapted the lyrics to turn it into a fun tribute to Haaland.
The result was a song full of references to the soccer player, highlighting his physical strength, his ability to score goals, and some of the celebrations that have made him famous around the world.
When she shared the video on her official Instagram account, the singer wrote a message that quickly caught her followers’ attention:
“To my platonic love, Haaland!” she posted alongside the video clip.
The post quickly went viral. Within minutes, it began racking up thousands of views, reactions, and comments from both the artist’s followers and soccer fans.
This unique tribute was also picked up by various international media outlets, which highlighted La Tigresa del Oriente’s ingenuity in jumping on one of the most talked-about topics of the World Cup.
Among the comments that flooded social media were messages full of humor.
Some users wrote comments such as, “I was looking for gold and found a diamond,” while others claimed that the singer had definitely won over the Norwegian soccer player with her creativity.
Some people even joked that the music video had brightened their day and that it was one of the most unexpected moments of the tournament.
A song full of humor
The adaptation maintains the upbeat tempo of the original song but includes verses dedicated entirely to the soccer player.
The lyrics refer to Haaland as someone “from another planet,” capable of scoring goals with ease and possessing extraordinary strength.
There are also references to her signature dance moves, which resemble robotic movements, and humorous comparisons to characters from popular culture—elements that are part of the lighthearted style that has always set La Tigresa del Oriente’s musical productions apart.
The post concludes with a special greeting from the singer to the forward, sending him her now-traditional “Viking horns”—a phrase that brought smiles to users’ faces
The combination of soccer, music, and social media once again demonstrated the enormous cultural impact of the World Cup.
While Erling Haaland remains focused on his performance in the tournament, his popularity continues to grow outside the stadiums as well, thanks to tributes like these that transcend borders and resonate with a wide variety of audiences.
This time, it was La Tigresa del Oriente who turned her admiration for the Norwegian forward into a song that quickly became another viral moment from the 2026 World Cup, confirming that the spectacle surrounding soccer goes far beyond the 90 minutes of each match.
Here you can watch La Tigresa del Oriente’s video about Haaland.