On Saturday, England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid controversy. Norway protested Jude Bellingham’s first goal, alleging it was affected by a “spidercam” cable; however, FIFA confirmed no contact occurred. A disallowed goal for Norway, due to a foul by Erling Haaland before a corner, also sparked debate under new VAR rules. Alfie Haaland expressed his frustration with the officiating on social media after the match.
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