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Tom Holland ‘humbled’ after being ghosted by World Cup star

The ‘Spider-Man’ star’s DM slide went unreciprocated

The Independent UK

Tom Holland humbled by Erling Haaland snub

Tom Holland was "humbled" when Erling Haaland ignored his message to hang out but he's still keen to meet with the Norway ace.

BANG Premier

Ranking the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Contenders

The top scorer race in North America is unlikely anything ever seen before in the world’s biggest tournament.

Sports Illustrated

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Erling Haaland brings $750 stuffed raccoon back to Norway after World Cup exit

Erling Haaland might not have brought home the World Cup trophy to Norway, but he did return with a US memento – a taxidermied $750 (£560) raccoon holding a whisky bottle.

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe Injury Status Confirmed for France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal

The Frenchman spent time away from the main training group on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Erling Haaland returns to Norway after World Cup exit with a strange new friend

Erling Haaland is trending again, even if Norway has exited the World Cup. The player landed in Oslo and showed off a souvenir he brought back from the US. The internet was full of raccoontentment, as the keepsake has gone viral.

Euronews

Hundreds of Peruvians name child 'Haaland' as World Cup reaches registry offices

Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names.

Euronews

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Matching World Cup Teams With NFL Squads: Why England Is the Seahawks of Soccer

Soccer has taken over the United States this summer, inviting natural comparisons to America's version of football.

Sports Illustrated

'It Followed Me Home': Where to Buy the $750 Taxidermy 'Whiskey Raccoon' Erling Haaland Took to Norway

Erling Haaland's viral taxidermy raccoon souvenir from the World Cup has sparked global interest, leading to a sell-out at Wild Bill's Western Store in Dallas, Texas.

International Business Times UK

Erling Haaland returns to Norway with unusual souvenir

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The Independent UK

Erling Haaland Leaves World Cup Empty‑Handed After England Defeat: Except For A $750 Stuffed Raccoon

A single raccoon snap from Erling Haaland's journey home has sparked a wave of fan reactions, with supporters saying the image perfectly captures his bizarrely lovable World Cup story.

International Business Times UK

Erling Haaland’s Choice of World Cup Souvenir Is So On-Brand and So American

A $750 whiskey raccoon feels right for him.

Sports Illustrated

Norway star Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a bizarre souvenir

Manchester City forward returned to Norway, proudly holding a quintessentially American taxidermied statue

The Independent UK

Forget "Hand of God" is this football's "Camera of God"? Why a cable-suspended camera is being blamed by Norway for its World Cup defeat

England’s World Cup Quarter-Final clash with Norway marred by controversy, but data suggests that cable-suspended camera wasn’t to blame

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56 Hilarious World Cup Memes That Perfectly Represent The Chaos That’s Been Happening

The FIFA World Cup has turned social media into a stadium of its own. Missed penalties, red cards, over-the-top celebrations, hydration breaks, and of course, Erling Haaland charging like a Viking have all become fodder for some of the funniest memes out there. Here are a few you can laugh…

The Independent UK

This World Cup is proof that the manosphere is dying, and its idea of masculinity is for losers

COMMENT: Superstars like Bellingham and Haaland are showing young men that there’s much more to masculinity than the toxicity being peddled by red pill influencers. Katie Rosseinsky discovers what’s behind their refreshing behaviours and what it says about the next generation of young men

Euronews

Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals

With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential to produce two more World Cup classics.

We Got This Covered

Erling Haaland is a giant on the soccer pitch and off, but the internet and parasocial relationships are also turning him into their ‘babygirl’

"I cannot fathom being such a pretty Norwegian princess.”

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Evening Standard

England: Thomas Tuchel must avoid catastrophic mistake after Jude Bellingham warning

England take on Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals this week and it’s vital any disagreements are resolved before kick-off

International Business Times UK

Sorloth and Haaland at the Center of Norway's 2026 World Cup Exit: The Pass That Never Came

Norway's surprise World Cup run ended in heartbreak as a missed pass from Alexander Sorloth to an unmarked Erling Haaland became the defining moment of their 2-1 extra-time defeat to England.

The Guardian - UK

England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match

Thomas Tuchel’s England will take on the reigning champions Argentina on what promises to be an emotionally charged occasion in Atlanta

The Conversation

VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?

Many of world football’s brightest names took the field over the weekend, as the quarter finals of the FIFA men’s World Cup played out. But for many fans, the heroics of the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were overshadowed by the actions of a surprising character:…

Sports Illustrated

The Contenders to Win the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball—Ranked

The stars are shining in North America this summer.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Changed me as a person', Haaland reflects on Norway's WC journey after exit

Reflecting on Norway's exit from the World Cup, Erling Haaland described the experience as transformative. He felt an overwhelming pride in representing his country at such a prestigious level. Although the team faced a quarter-final loss, their journey marked a historic milestone. Haaland also distinguished himself, securing the top scorer…

Euronews

Haaland look-alike contest draws fans in Miami

A look-alike contest celebrating Norway striker Erling Haaland drew crowds in downtown Miami ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England. The event was organised by content creator Emma Kate Willman after she went viral on social media over her resemblance to the football star.

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