Fair play? Referee disallows Norway's goal due to Haaland foul

The 2026 World Cup quarter-final clash between Norway and England continues to be marked by dramatic refereeing decisions.

Early in the second half, following a corner kick, the Norwegians sent the ball into Jordan Pickford's net, but the goal was ruled out. After reviewing the incident, the referee called a foul by Erling Haaland, who pushed England midfielder Elliott Anderson while battling for position.

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The referee's decision sparked heated debate, but the drama didn't end there. Instead of awarding a free kick to England, the referee ordered... a retaken corner for Norway, since the foul occurred during the set piece.

As of the 65th minute, the score remains 1-1.