Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:06am on 12 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
Norway captain Erling Haaland strongly criticised the referee and VAR after his side’s 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Haaland argued that England’s equalising goal should have been disallowed, claiming the ball struck an overhead camera cable before Jude Bellingham scored. The controversial decision sparked protests from Norway’s players and coaching staff. However, FIFA later defended the officials, stating that Connected Ball technology detected no contact with the camera cable. England’s victory secured a place in the semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in a blockbuster showdown. (PC: X)
