Alf-Inge Haaland, father of Norway striker Erling Haaland, publicly accused the referee of robbing his country following their dramatic 2-1 extra-time World Cup quarter-final defeat to England, heavily criticizing a controversial Spidercam equalizer allowed by VAR
Erling Haaland said his maiden FIFA World Cup campaign changed him as a person after Norway's quarter-final defeat to England. Despite the loss, the striker expressed pride in Norway's historic run and believes the team has established itself among world football's emerging powers.
FIFA has dismissed claims that the ball struck an overhead wire before Jude Bellingham's equaliser against Norway, saying data from the connected match ball showed no evidence of contact, despite protests from Norway and viral social media footage questioning the decision.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England rallied from a goal down to defeat Norway 2-1 and book a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, where Thomas Tuchel's side will face either Argentina or Switzerland.
Seventeen players head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals one yellow card away from suspension. England and Morocco have the highest number of players at risk, while France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Norway also face disciplinary concerns.
Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, ending Mexico's unbeaten World Cup record at Estadio Azteca
The English midfielder netted at the far post, connecting with Lucas Vazquez's cross, following a run from Brahim Diaz that created space in the Madrid attack
