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Erling Haaland returns to Norway with taxidermied raccoon souvenir

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, the leading scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with seven goals, helped Norway reach the quarter‑finals before the team was eliminated by England. After the tournament he travelled to Dallas, Texas, where he bought a taxidermied raccoon holding a whisky bottle for about $750 at Wild Bill’s Western Store. The animal, dubbed the “Whiskey Raccoon,” was carried on his flight back to Oslo and sparked a viral social‑media reaction. The souvenir prompted an immediate surge in demand for the store’s taxidermy items and generated both praise for Haaland’s quirky personality and criticism over the use of taxidermy. Coverage also highlighted his broader post‑World Cup impact, including a surge in hair‑style trends linked to his long hair, his endorsement of a limited‑edition Breitling watch, and his public statements of affection for Mexican fans. The episode has become a defining cultural moment of the tournament, illustrating how a football star’s off‑field choices can dominate global media attention.

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