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Erling Haaland parties his way back to Norway with a surprising companion; videos go viral
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Erling Haaland parties his way back to Norway with a surprising companion; videos go viral

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland returned to Norway after the World Cup with an unusual companion: a raccoon.
  • Videos of Haaland with the raccoon have gone viral on social media.
  • Haaland participated in the 2026 World Cup, though Norway did not advance far in the tournament.

Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has captured attention not just for his performance at the 2026 World Cup, but also for an unexpected guest he brought back to Norway: a raccoon.

Videos circulating widely on social media show Haaland interacting with the raccoon, which has become a source of amusement and fascination for fans. The exact circumstances of how Haaland acquired the animal remain unclear, adding to the intrigue surrounding the viral clips.

While Haaland's team did not progress deep into the World Cup tournament, his return has been marked by this peculiar and lighthearted incident. The images of the star striker with his furry companion have provided a moment of levity amidst the intense football competition.

The raccoon's appearance has added a unique chapter to Haaland's public persona, showcasing a more playful and unconventional side beyond the pitch. Fans continue to share and react to the videos, making the raccoon an unlikely celebrity alongside the footballer.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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