📸 Erling Haaland brings a taxidermy racoon home from the World Cup

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Dylan Krain

13 July 2026

He was holding what??

After a memorable run to the

World Cup

quarter-finals,

Erling Haaland

has arrived back in Norway. However, while his tournament is over, Haaland isn't quite done making headlines...

The Norwegian superstar was pictured getting off a plane with two bags over his shoulder and a taxidermy racoon in his hand.

–

Monday, 13 July 2026

"[The racoon] followed me home," Haaland wrote on X.

The 25-year-old had been active on social media throughout the

, keeping fans updated with all of his antics in the United States.

Meanwhile, on the pitch, it was a tournament to remember for Haaland as he scored six goals en route to Norway's first-ever quarter-final berth at a men's

We'll just have to see if the stuffed racoon makes the journey from Norway to Manchester when Haaland returns to England ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

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