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Erling Haaland Brings a Brand New Bag—and a Taxidermied Raccoon—Home to Norway

Football star Erling Haaland has returned to Norway from the World Cup with an unconventional souvenir: a taxidermied raccoon.

By · Published July 13, 2026 at 22:27 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026 at 04:28 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Erling Haaland returned to Norway following a World Cup exit. He brought back a $750 taxidermied raccoon purchased from a Dallas Western store.

Epilogue added 49d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

Erling Haaland has returned to Norway following the conclusion of the World Cup in the United States. Along with his return, Haaland brought home a taxidermied raccoon, which reports indicate cost $750.

Coverage from ESPN, Vogue, and People.com emphasizes the unusual nature of the animal souvenir. Town & Country Magazine further notes that Norway's World Cup team received a royal homecoming in Oslo.

Future updates may clarify the origins of the gift as the team concludes its homecoming activities.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 51d ago.

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Questions people are asking

What specific item did Erling Haaland bring back to Norway?

Haaland brought back a taxidermied raccoon.

How much did the raccoon cost?

According to Yahoo Sports, the gift cost $750.

Where did the Norwegian team's homecoming take place?

The royal homecoming for the team took place in Oslo.

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