Alfie Haaland aims dig at referees after Norway are knocked out by England in the World Cup quarter-final – after son Erling was bizarrely subbed OFF despite his side needing a goal in Miami
1-2
Finished
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36'
Goal
Andreas SCHJELDERUP (Norway) scores!! -
45'+2'
Goal
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) scores!! -
93'
Goal
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) scores!! -
117'
Yellow card
Kristoffer AJER (Norway) is booked by
Norway squad
- Selected
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1 Orjan NYLAND
Goalkeeper -
3 Kristoffer AJER
Defender -
5 David MOLLER WOLFE
Defender -
6 Patrick BERG
Midfielder -
7 Alexander SORLOTH
Forward -
8 Sander BERGE
Midfielder -
9 Erling HAALAND
Forward -
10 Martin ODEGAARD
C Midfielder -
17 Torbjorn HEGGEM
Defender -
21 Andreas SCHJELDERUP
Midfielder -
26 Julian RYERSON
Forward -
2 Morten Thorsby
Midfielder -
4 Leo OSTIGARD
Defender -
11 Jorgen STRAND LARSEN
Forward -
12 Sander TANGVIK
Goalkeeper -
13 Egil SELVIK
Goalkeeper -
14 Fredrik AURSNES
Midfielder -
15 Fredrik Andre BJORKAN
Defender -
16 Marcus HOLMGREN PEDERSEN
Defender -
18 Kristian Thorstvedt
Midfielder -
19 Thelo AASGAARD
Midfielder -
20 Antonio NUSA
Forward -
22 Oscar BOBB
Midfielder -
23 Jens Petter HAUGE
Midfielder -
24 Sondre LANGAS
Defender -
25 Henrik FALCHENER
Defender
England squad
- Selected
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1 Jordan PICKFORD
Goalkeeper -
2 Ezri KONSA
Defender -
3 Nico OREILLY
Defender -
4 Declan RICE
Midfielder -
5 John STONES
Defender -
6 Marc GUEHI
Defender -
8 Elliot ANDERSON
Midfielder -
9 Harry KANE
C Forward -
10 Jude BELLINGHAM
Midfielder -
18 Anthony GORDON
Forward -
20 Noni MADUEKE
Forward -
7 Bukayo SAKA
Forward -
11 Marcus RASHFORD
Forward -
12 Trevoh CHALOBAH
Defender -
13 Dean Henderson
Goalkeeper -
14 Jordan HENDERSON
Midfielder -
15 Dan BURN
Defender -
16 Kobbie MAINOO
Midfielder -
17 Morgan ROGERS
Midfielder -
19 Ollie WATKINS
Forward -
21 Eberechi EZE
Midfielder -
22 Ivan TONEY
Forward -
23 James TRAFFORD
Goalkeeper -
24 Reece JAMES
Defender -
25 Djed SPENCE
Defender - Full squad
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26 Jarell QUANSAH
Defender
Norway were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing 2-1 to England in a quarter-final played in Miami, with a Jude Bellingham brace sending the Three Lions through to a semi-final against Argentina. In the aftermath, Alfie Haaland — father of Norway striker Erling Haaland and a former Premier League player — appeared to take aim at the match officials, adding a layer of controversy to a defeat that ended his son's tournament.
A notable talking point was the decision to substitute Erling Haaland off despite Norway still chasing an equaliser, a move described as bizarre given the team's need for a goal at that stage. The match itself was characterised as a scrappy, nervy affair that required extra time, with England manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly critical of his players' performance. England's win sets up a semi-final clash with Argentina, who beat Switzerland in extra time after a red card for Breel Embolo.
- England beat Norway 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
- Alfie Haaland appeared to criticise the referees after the defeat.
- Erling Haaland was substituted off while Norway still needed a goal.