Alf‑Inge Haaland said Norway were "robbed" after the Thomas Tuchel‑led England won 2-1 in a World Cup quarter‑final in Miami.

England took the lead with a goal from Jude Bellingham. Norway answered when Torbjorn Heggem scored, but the goal semblered to be disallowed after Erling Haaland tackled Elliot Anderson on a corner. The match also stirred debate over overhead wires that may have affectedundable England's opener. Norway manager Ståle Solbakken alleged a goal‑kick hit a wire, but FIFA's ball sensor showed no contact.

Haaland posted on X that the referee was "saved" and that Norway felt "robbed". He also praised Bellingham and the official, writing "Well done Bellingham and referee." The former Leeds midfielder had earlier suggested a dive by Djed Spence that was overturned by VAR.

England’s victory advances them to a semifinal against Argentina, putting the team one win away from a World Cup title. Norway’s frustration highlights the fine margins in knockout play and the heavy influence of referee decisions on a team’s World Cup hopes.