Alfie Haaland criticizes referee after Norway's World Cup loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Alfie Haaland expressed his displeasure with referee Clement Turpin following Norway's 2-1 loss to England in the World Cup quarter-finals. The match was decided after extra time. Haaland's criticism stemmed from an incident where the ball allegedly made contact with a SkyCam cable before England's equalizer. FIFA clarified that their data showed no evidence of interference with the ball's movement. Alfie Haaland commented on the situation through a social media post, praising England's Jude Bellingham while chastising the officiating.
- •Norway lost to England 2-1 after extra time.
- •Alfie Haaland criticized referee Clement Turpin.
- •Incident involved a potential obstruction by a SkyCam cable.
- •FIFA stated no interference was detected.
- •Haaland praised Jude Bellingham post-match.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — 😲 Well done, referee: Haaland's dad lays into the ref!
"Alfie Haaland is known as a passionate supporter of his son Erling and the Norwegian national team.The former pro has a rather extravagant public persona and rarely shies away from blunt words. That w...
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