‘Bitter Calls’: Norway Slam Refereeing After England’s 2-1 World Cup Win

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Norway’s players expressed frustration over key decisions in their World Cup quarter-final exit. After taking an early lead through a deflected cross from Schjelderup, they conceded twice to Jude Bellingham, the decisive strike coming in extra time. The equaliser ignited controversy as Norway claimed the ball hit an overhead camera cable before play continued. FIFA has since dismissed any contact, and a second-half goal by Torbjorn Heggem was also chalked off following an Erling Haaland foul in the build-up. “Some decisions by the referee were a bit bitter,” said Schjelderup. “We didn’t get much help, and the margins went against us.” Martin Odegaard added, “Maybe you need a bit of luck in games like this.”

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