Erling Haaland's Unique Keepsake After World Cup Exit

Erling Haaland's World Cup journey ended in disappointment as Norway was eliminated by England. However, the striker made headlines for bringing back a quirky souvenir—a taxidermied raccoon. This unusual keepsake, purchased during his time in Dallas, has sparked excitement among fans. Despite the loss, Haaland expressed pride in his team's performance and optimism for future tournaments. Read on to learn more about Haaland's unique memento and his thoughts on Norway's World Cup campaign.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 14, 2026, 08:18 IST

Haaland's World Cup Journey Ends in Heartbreak

Erling Haaland, the renowned Norwegian striker, faced a disappointing conclusion to his nation's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey after a tough loss to England in the quarterfinals. Despite this setback, Haaland continues to capture attention, but this time for an unusual reason. Following Norway's exit from the tournament, he returned home with a peculiar souvenir—a taxidermied raccoon. This unexpected item has left many fans intrigued.

The Price of Haaland's 'Whiskey Raccoon'

What Is Erling Haaland's 'Whiskey Raccoon' Worth?

Spotted with a luxury bag slung over his shoulder, Haaland was seen disembarking from the plane with a $750 taxidermy raccoon that was holding a whiskey bottle. The Manchester City forward reportedly made a stop at Wild Bill's Western Store in Dallas during the tournament, where he purchased the raccoon. Due to its popularity, the 'Whiskey Raccoon' is currently sold out at the store. The store shared on its website, "Soccer superstar Erling Haaland stopped by Wild Bill’s during his time in Dallas for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Norwegian striker embraced true Texan style, tried on some hats, and even picked up a few favourites…" Fans erupted with excitement after Haaland posted a picture of the raccoon on social media, captioning it, "It followed me home."

Reflections on World Cup Performance

Haaland On World Cup Exit

Despite Norway's disappointing exit, Haaland, who netted 7 goals in his inaugural FIFA World Cup, expressed immense pride in his teammates and his country. He stated, "Now it’s about maintaining those standards. I’m incredibly proud. We proved that it’s possible to beat one of the biggest teams in the world, Brazil. We lost to England in the end, but we made them fight for it. Perhaps it could have gone differently. We’ve got more World Cups and Euros ahead of us; I think it’s time for us to really establish ourselves. We’ve got a fantastic generation," reflecting on the potential of the team moving forward.