Haaland's father criticizes referee after Norway's World Cup exit to England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Erling Haaland’s father criticized referee Clement Turpin following Norway's 2-1 loss to England in the World Cup quarterfinal on July 12, 2026. Norway initially took the lead with a goal from Andreas Schjelderup but saw a second potential goal overturned after a VAR review deemed Haaland committed a foul. England’s Jude Bellingham scored both goals for his team, one equalizing before halftime and another in the closing moments of extra time. Despite the loss, Norway's coach Stale Solbakken expressed pride in his team.
- •Norway lost 2-1 to England in the World Cup quarterfinals.
- •Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for Norway.
- •A second goal by Norway was disallowed due to a foul by Haaland.
- •Jude Bellingham scored twice for England, including the winner in extra time.
- •Norway's coach Solbakken expressed pride in his team's performance.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland’s Father Makes Stunning Claims After England-Norway Game
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland’s dad ironically congratulates referee for England’s win over Norway
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland’s father blames referee for Norway defeat to England
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland's father hits out at referee after Norway loss to England
"Norway’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup under contentious circumstances led to an angry reaction from Erling Haaland’s father, Alfie. Norway’s shining run through the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with a 2-1 loss in extra time to England, as the Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard-led squad is headed home.
"Norway star striker Erling Haaland's father claims that the referees favored England in their World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday. The post Erling Haaland’s Father Makes Stunning Claims After England-Norway Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"Norway star Erling Haaland's father Alf-Inge Haaland hit out at the referees after England defeated Norway 2-1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:34 AMErling Haaland’s Father Makes Stunning Claims After England-Norway Game
Norway star striker Erling Haaland's father claims that the referees favored England in their World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday. The post Erling Haaland’s Father Makes Stunning Claims After England-Norway Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:31 AMErling Haaland’s dad ironically congratulates referee for England’s win over Norway
Norway’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup under contentious circumstances led to an angry reaction from Erling Haaland’s father, Alfie. Norway’s shining run through the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with a 2-1 loss in extra time to England, as the Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard-led squad is headed home.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:28 AMErling Haaland’s father blames referee for Norway defeat to England
Haaland was penalised for a push which saw Norway’s second goal against England chalked off
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:05 AMErling Haaland's father hits out at referee after Norway loss to England
Norway star Erling Haaland's father Alf-Inge Haaland hit out at the referees after England defeated Norway 2-1.
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