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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  22:27 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026  04:28 UTC

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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 95d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Football star Erling Haaland has returned to Norway from the World Cup with an unconventional souvenir: a taxidermied raccoon.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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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 97d ago.

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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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