Norway disputes England quarter‑final goal after loss

Norway’s run at the World Cup came to an end in the quarter‑finals, where they were beaten by England after a tightly contested match that stretched into extra time. England secured a 2‑1 victory, with midfielder Jude Bellingham scoring an equaliser in the 78th minute that forced the game beyond regulation. The goal, however, has become the focal point of Norway’s post‑match frustration, as the Norwegian side maintains that the strike should not have stood.

Norwegian officials lodged an official complaint, arguing that Bellingham was offside in the build‑up and that a potential handball occurred in the preceding phase of play. The protest was reviewed by the tournament’s video‑assistant referee panel, which upheld the original decision and allowed the goal to count. With the appeal rejected, England will move on to the semi‑finals, while Norway will conclude its campaign and turn its attention to future competitions.