USA Today July 14, 2026 • 03:08

Erling Haaland's substitute World Cup trophy: A taxidermy raccoon - USA Today

By James Powel

Erling Haaland's substitute World Cup trophy: A taxidermy raccoon - USA Today

Norwegian soccer superstar Erling Haaland was seen with a curious critter when his team landed in Oslo on July 13. Turns out it was a taxidermy raccoon holding a bottle of booze.

Norway striker and internet sensation Erling Haaland was spotted with a curious-looking critter as he disembarked from his national football team's flight to Oslo after their crushing World Cup loss … [+2008 chars]

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