Erling Haaland has just served up one of the wildest moments of the 2026 World Cup, and it didn’t even happen on the pitch. The Manchester City striker picked up a $10,000 bill at a famous western store in Dallas, treating the entire Norway squad to cowboy hats, custom boots and downright bizarre souvenirs. A $750 taxidermy raccoon clutching a bottle of liquor? He bought that too. As Norway celebrate a historic quarter-final run in the United States, England keep their focus locked on a much bigger prize: the trophy itself.
Inside Haaland’s $10,000 Dallas shopping spree
Haaland took his Norway team-mates and staff to a well-known western store in Dallas and footed the entire bill himself: $10,000 on cowboy hats, custom-made boots and Texan keepsakes. The leader’s gesture rewarded a group that made history by reaching the quarter-finals on American soil.
The standout buy was a $750 taxidermy raccoon holding a bottle of liquor, the most bizarre souvenir of the entire tournament. Between the taxidermy and the Texan leather, Haaland turned a simple shopping trip into a genuine bonding moment for a tight-knit squad.
Norway, the shock story of the 2026 World Cup
Norway were never tipped to go this far, yet here they are in the quarter-finals of a World Cup for the first time in the modern era. Driven by a red-hot Haaland, the Scandinavians tore up the form book and proved no favourite is safe.
The run lifts Norwegian football to a new level and cements Haaland as one of the defining figures of the tournament. The only question now is whether the fairytale ends here or whether the underdogs push even further against the heavyweights.
Meanwhile, England chase World Cup glory
While Norway steal the show off the pitch, England stay laser-focused on what really matters. The Three Lions head into the 2026 World Cup with one clear ambition: to win the tournament and finally end the long wait for a global title.
Facing outsiders capable of causing an upset, like this Norway side, England know no game can be taken lightly. It’s exactly in wide-open tournaments like this that great teams are forged. Check out all our analysis and predictions on England’s road to the final.
FAQ
How much did Haaland spend in Dallas?
Erling Haaland picked up a $10,000 bill at a western store in Dallas, treating the entire Norway squad to hats, boots and souvenirs.
What was Haaland’s strangest purchase?
The most surprising buy was a $750 taxidermy raccoon holding a bottle of liquor, the most talked-about souvenir of the 2026 World Cup.
How far did Norway go at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway reached the quarter-finals, a historic run in the United States powered by Erling Haaland.
Can England win the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, England are among the leading contenders and are targeting the title, though shocks like Norway are a reminder that nothing is guaranteed.
Where can I follow 2026 World Cup analysis?
You can find all our analysis, predictions and news on England and the other nations right here on our site.
🏆 AI Analysis – World Cup 2026
Mysports AI uses advanced data models to deliver the best odds, dark horse analysis and betting tips.
Get predictions