Erling Haaland Returns from the 2026 World Cup with a Stuffed Raccoon, Priced at Around Rp12 Million!

Kapanlagi.com - Erling Haaland returned to Norway after completing an impressive journey with the national team at the 2026 World Cup. Although Norway's journey ended in the quarter-finals after losing 1-2 to England, Haaland's performance throughout the tournament made him one of the most talked-about names.

However, it was not just his actions on the field that drew attention. Upon arriving in Oslo, the 25-year-old striker went viral for bringing an unusual item, a stuffed raccoon holding a whiskey bottle.

The appearance of the raccoon immediately piqued the curiosity of fans and became one of the most unique moments following the end of the 2026 World Cup.

1. Stuffed Raccoon Becomes Haaland's New Friend

Erling Haaland brings home a stuffed raccoon (Credit: Jan Langhaug/NTB Scanpix via AP)

Not long after his photo with the raccoon circulated on social media, Haaland responded to the commotion through his X account.

"He came home with me," wrote Haaland while including a raccoon and laughing face emoji.

Not stopping there, the Norwegian star also invited his followers to help name the raccoon through a poll on Instagram Stories.

The four name options he provided were "Cowboy", "Ranger", "TEX", and "R.O.W. (Raccoon on Wheels)", which is believed to be inspired by the viral rowing celebration of the Norwegian National Team during the World Cup.

In addition to bringing the raccoon, Haaland was also seen wearing casual style while carrying a maroon and white Prada bag, which again shows his love for luxury fashion products.

2. Bought in Texas and Immediately Became the Center of Attention

Erling Haaland, star striker of the Norwegian National Team (Credit: AP)

The curiosity of netizens led them to uncover the origins of the raccoon. It turns out that the preserved raccoon is a product named Whiskey Raccoon sold at Wild Bill's Western Store in Dallas, Texas.

The price of this unique souvenir is known to be around US$750 (approximately Rp12.2 million).

Previously, Haaland even uploaded a video on Snapchat showing the raccoon while still in the United States during the World Cup.

The folks at Wild Bill's Western Store also enjoyed the viral moment. One store visitor even shared their experience of buying a cowboy hat that Haaland once wore. According to them, the store owner only had positive stories about the visit from the Norwegian striker.

3. A Journey That He Acknowledges Changed His Life

Although failing to advance to the semifinals, Haaland considers Norway's journey in the 2026 World Cup as a very valuable experience.

A day after being eliminated from the tournament, he posted a farewell message to the United States.

"An incredible rowing journey, thank you for making this a special moment. See you, America," wrote Haaland.

For Haaland, Norway's achievement to the quarterfinals is an extraordinary journey that will always be remembered. In fact, he admitted that the experience brought significant changes in his life.

"Honestly, this experience has changed my life," he expressed.

Even though he had to end his journey in the quarterfinals, Erling Haaland left the 2026 World Cup with two unforgettable things: an outstanding performance with Norway and a preserved raccoon that has now become a new sensation on social media.

(kpl/gtr)