Norway’s Erling Haaland, the 6-foot-5 striker, has returned home with a unique souvenir from the World Cup: a taxidermy raccoon holding an alcohol bottle.
Haaland’s World Cup Run
Haaland’s stock grew significantly throughout the 2026 tournament, with fans from all over the world, including China, becoming fans of his energetic and funny personality.
Norway’s dark-horse run came to an end in the quarterfinals against England, where the Three Lions came back to win 2-1 in extra time.
Haaland also posted a photo on his Instagram Story, asking his followers to vote for a name for the taxidermy raccoon, with the four options being Cowboy, Ranger, TEX, and R.O.W. (Raccoon On Wheels).
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