Erling Haaland's $750 Raccoon Souvenir Becomes Viral World Cup Memento

After leading Norway to their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal with 7 goals in 5 matches, Erling Haaland returned home with an unusual souvenir: a $750 raccoon figurine holding a whiskey bottle, purchased at Wild Bill's Western Store in Dallas. The peculiar purchase quickly went viral on social media.

The Souvenir The figurine, named "Rickie" by the store, is described as "Whiskey Raccoon" (H-MT-F) and sells for $750. According to Wild Bill's, Haaland visited the store during his stay in Dallas and bought the piece, which is now sold out online Source: Infobae. The store also noted that Haaland bought two additional raccoons for staff members Source: Infobae. The raccoon is dressed in Western attire and holds a mini whiskey bottle Source: Emol.

World Cup Campaign Haaland's performance was historic: 7 goals, 14 shots on target in 465 minutes, leading Norway to the quarterfinals for the first time. They were eliminated by England 2-1 in extra time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with a Haaland goal disallowed by VAR. Haaland, exhausted by heat, asked to be substituted at minute 105 Source: Hoydo/Infobae. The result ended Norway's dream run.

Social Media Stir After landing in Norway, Haaland posted a photo on Instagram showing the raccoon, joking about his purchase. The store shared images of his visit, and Haaland asked his 68 million followers to help name the raccoon, offering options like "Whiskey" and "Raccoon" Source: Emol. The story captivated fans worldwide, making the raccoon a symbol of the 2026 World Cup's quirky side.