Haaland returns to Norway from World Cup with unusual souvenir

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Haaland returns to Norway from World Cup with unusual souvenir
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Norway's national team arrived back in Oslo on July 13 after their World Cup campaign ended in the quarterfinals. Erling Haaland attracted attention by bringing a stuffed raccoon holding a glass bottle as a souvenir from the United States. The scene gained popularity on social media, with Haaland remarking, "He followed me all the way home." The team celebrated their return with a rowing-themed event led by Crown Prince Haakon, followed by a parade in an open-top bus attended by thousands of fans.

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  • Norway's national team returned to Oslo on July 13.
  • Haaland brought a stuffed raccoon as a souvenir.
  • The team celebrated in Oslo with a rowing event.
  • Crown Prince Haakon led the celebration activities.
  • Thousands attended the parade for the team.
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  • 11:13 PMYahoo SportsHe followed me: Haaland returns to Norway with bizarre US souvenir 😂
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Norway’s national team returned to the country this Monday (13) after its World Cup campaign ended in the quarterfinals.Besides the big celebration prepared for the squad, the “souvenir” brought...

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