Erling Haaland’s father hits out after England win: ‘Norway were robbed’
Alf-Inge Haaland, father of Erling Haaland, publicly criticized the officiating in Norway's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to England. He claimed Norway was 'robbed' due to controversial VAR decisions and a disputed goal-kick incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding VAR and officiating standards in high-stakes international football tournaments.
Alf-Inge Haaland was not impressed by decisions that went against Norway - ITV Tom Morgan Sun, July 12, 2026 at 8:37 AM UTC · 5 min read Erling Haaland ’s father said Norway were “robbed” in their World Cup quarter-final defeat by England .
The article reports on a public figure's reaction to a sporting event without taking a stance on the validity of the claims.
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