Norway claims referee error in World Cup loss to England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Alf-Inge Haaland stated that Norway was 'robbed' in their World Cup quarter-final against England on July 12, 2026, as they lost 2-1 in Miami. He criticized the officiating after a disallowed goal by Torbjørn Heggem that could have put Norway ahead. Haaland expressed hopes for England to win the tournament following the defeat. During the match, a penalty awarded to England was overturned after a VAR review. Alf-Inge Haaland's reactions included a remark about Jude Bellingham's decisive second goal and frustration over perceived referee mistakes.
- •Norway lost 2-1 to England in the World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Torbjørn Heggem's potential winning goal was ruled out.
- •Alf-Inge Haaland criticized the referee's decisions.
- •Haaland expressed hopes for England to win the tournament.
- •A VAR review overturned a penalty awarded to England.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Haaland dad Alf-Inge says Norway 'robbed' in Miami clash with England
"Alf-Inge Haaland claims Norway were “robbed” in their World Cup quarter-final but hopes England go on to win the tournament after knocking out his homeland. The former Leeds midfielder and father of Manchester City striker Erling said Thomas Tuchel’s side were “saved by the referee” in their 2-1 win in Miami.
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