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Erling Haaland Brings Home Unique Raccoon Souvenir From Texas After World Cup Win
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By דב גיל-הר
First reported by Ynet · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland brought home a distinctive stuffed raccoon souvenir from Texas after Norway’s World Cup win, sparking viral attention and a social media naming contest.
- 01Erling Haaland bought a $750 stuffed raccoon holding a whiskey bottle in Dallas after Norway’s World Cup win.
- 02The souvenir went viral with 10 million views on Haaland’s social media post.
- 03Haaland also purchased two additional stuffed squirrels from the same store.
- 04The raccoon quickly sold out due to the viral surge, with the store seeking more stock.
- 05Haaland is engaging fans in naming the raccoon via an Instagram poll.
- 06The raccoon is a handcrafted art piece mounted on wood, designed to look like it rests on a whiskey bottle.
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