Erling Haaland returned to Norway as a national champion after an unforgettable performance for the team FIFA World Cup campaign, but he wasn’t the only fighter who caught everyone’s attention. After the Norwegian army team arrived home to a rousing welcome, Haaland was seen getting off the plane carrying a raccoon, a photo that quickly went viral on social media.The Manchester City star has embraced humour. Referring to the popular photos on X, Haaland wrote: “It followed me home,” adding a raccoon emoji and a smiley face.He didn’t stop there.Haaland also asked fans to help him name his strange partner through the survey of Instagram Stories, offering four choices: “Cowboy,” “Ranger,” “TEX,” and “ROW (Raccoon on Wheels),” the latter of which looks like fun at Norway’s “Viking Row” festival that has become one of the most popular FIFA World Cup 2026 events.
A lighter moment came when Norway received a hero’s welcome home. More than 100,000 fans filled the streets of Oslo, turning the Norwegian capital into a sea of ​​red, white and blue to celebrate the club’s historic campaign. The celebrations culminated when Crown Prince Haakon led one final “Viking Row” celebration, beating drums as players and thousands of fans joined in, bringing the curtain down on Norway’s unforgettable World Cup tour.
Erling Haaland’s unforgettable World Cup campaign
In his FIFA World Cup, Erling Haaland signed with 7 goals in 6 games. He did not receive a single yellow card, registering 14 shots on target.
| An opponent | Internship | Results | The goal | Erling Haaland’s performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | Group of Groups | You have won | 4–1 | 2 goals |
| Senegal | Group of Groups | You have won | 3–2 | 2 goals |
| France | Group of Groups | A loser | 1–4 | Rested (I didn’t play) |
| Ivory Coast | Section 32 | You have won | 2–1 | 1 goal |
| Brazil | 16 minutes | You have won | 2–1 | 2 goals |
| England | The last part | Loss (AET) | 1–2 | Played 105 minutes (0 goals) |
