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Erling Haaland’s World Cup Souvenir Goes Viral… Norway Star Returns Home With a Taxidermy Raccoon
After Norway’s FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, Erling Haaland grabbed attention off the pitch by arriving home with an unusual souvenir reportedly purchased during his stay in Dallas.
Erling Haaland may have seen his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign come to an end, but the Norway striker is once again dominating social media—this time for an unusual purchase rather than his performances on the pitch.
Following Norway’s 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England, Haaland returned home to Oslo, where photographers captured him carrying an unexpected souvenir that quickly went viral online.
A raccoon steals the spotlight
The object attracting widespread attention was a taxidermy raccoon holding a bottle of whiskey.
Images of Haaland arriving at the airport with the quirky collectible rapidly spread across social media, with fans amused by the striker’s unconventional choice of souvenir.
According to media reports, the raccoon was purchased from Wild Bill’s, a store in Dallas, during the World Cup. The collectible is reportedly valued at around $750 (approximately €658) and is sold as a decorative item.
More than just a raccoon
Reports also suggest that Haaland embraced the Texan experience by buying several cowboy-themed items before leaving the United States.
Among the reported purchases were:
- Cowboy hats
- Cowboy boots
- A humorous Dallas-themed T-shirt
The unique shopping spree has only added to the growing online fascination surrounding one of football’s biggest stars.
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Haaland’s World Cup journey ends
On the field, Norway’s impressive World Cup run ended in the quarter-finals after a narrow defeat to England.
Despite the loss, Haaland once again showcased his goalscoring ability and remained one of the tournament’s standout performers.
His performances throughout the competition reinforced his reputation as one of the world’s leading forwards.
England march into the semi-finals
England, who eliminated Norway, have now advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, where they will face Argentina.
Authorities in Atlanta, the host city for the match, have announced enhanced security arrangements ahead of the high-profile encounter, citing the expected influx of supporters and the historic rivalry between the two nations.
While Norway’s World Cup adventure has come to an end, Haaland’s unusual airport arrival has ensured he remains firmly in the spotlight—even away from the football field.
