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Haaland’s Taxidermy Haul, 7 Goals, Norway’s QF Exit

7/15/2026

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Haaland Collects Curios

Erling Haaland bought a taxidermied raccoon with a whiskey bottle for $750 in Dallas, a $500 “Belligerent Squirrel” and a $450 “Sheriff Squirrel.”
He scored seven goals in five matches, became Norway’s top scorer at the 2026 World Cup, and said after the tournament he was happy with his life.
Norway reached the quarter-finals, its best result in 26 years, but lost 2–1 to England after Haaland’s goal was disallowed.

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Haaland Expands Shipping

Julie Newport said Haaland’s raccoon purchase sold out item, leading Wild Bill’s to launch shipping to Norway, Germany, the UK, Brazil and Australia.
Three more raccoons are on order for next week, with stock depending on the maker’s retirement.
The gray Stetson hat, Dan Post python boots and a “Y’all Can Kiss My Dallas” tee Haaland displayed sold out, prompting site to label mounts “conversation starters” that introduced millions to Texas décor.

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Haaland Names Raccoon

Erling Haaland allocated about $10,000 for a Dallas-sourced spree that dressed the Norway squad in western-themed gear.
On July 13, 2026, he posted an Instagram story asking fans to name his taxidermied raccoon.
He brought the raccoon and a Dolce & Gabbana tote bag to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, prompting viral fan comments.
The squad-wide purchase highlighted a mix of Norwegian football culture with Texan western motifs, underscoring Haaland’s branding experiment.

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Haaland Collects Curios

Erling Haaland bought a taxidermied raccoon with a whiskey bottle for $750 in Dallas, a $500 “Belligerent Squirrel” and a $450 “Sheriff Squirrel.”
He scored seven goals in five matches, became Norway’s top scorer at the 2026 World Cup, and said after the tournament he was happy with his life.
Norway reached the quarter-finals, its best result in 26 years, but lost 2–1 to England after Haaland’s goal was disallowed.

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