Erling Haaland returns to Norway with taxidermied raccoon souvenir

Following Norway's elimination from the World Cup in the quarter-finals after a loss to England, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland returned to Oslo on July 13, 2026. Upon arrival, he was photographed carrying a Dolce & Gabbana bag and a taxidermied raccoon holding a whiskey bottle. The item, known as a 'Whiskey Raccoon', was purchased at Wild Bill’s Western Store in Dallas, Texas, for approximately 750 dollars. Haaland humorously claimed on social media that the raccoon followed him home. While teammate Patrick Berg expressed uncertainty regarding the origin of the item, reports confirm it was bought by the footballer during his stay in the United States. Following the viral exposure, the store announced that the product has sold out. Haaland gained significant social media attention throughout the tournament, reportedly accumulating over 22 million new Instagram followers.