Norway out in extra time as FIFA denies wire controversy in England loss

Heartbreak in Miami: Norway out after extra time

England 2–1 Norway in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday. Extra time in Miami, and your team came agonisingly close.

Erling Haaland scored his seventh of the tournament to put Norway ahead. The lead held until England equalised, a goal that immediately sparked controversy (5) (15). FIFA has now officially denied the ball struck a camera wire before the goal (5). England won it in extra time through a second goal (12).

Jude Bellingham was named player of the match, and Thomas Tuchel called his own England side "sloppy" and "lucky" after the final whistle (12) (13). Andreas Schjelderup started for Norway but was substituted. Orjan Nyland started in goal, with Kristoffer Ajer in central defence, Elliot Anderson in midfield, and Torbjorn Heggem in attack alongside Haaland (12). Morgan Rogers came on as a substitute for England (12).

Wire controversy: FIFA says no

The moment that will be replayed for years: England's equaliser, and the question of whether the ball clipped a suspended camera wire. Norwegian fans and players reacted immediately (5) (15). FIFA reviewed the footage and released a statement: the ball did not hit any wire (5). The goal stands.

Best World Cup finish in Norwegian history

Norway end the tournament in 5th place, the best campaign the country has ever produced at a World Cup (4) (14). You beat Brazil in the round of 16. You pushed England to extra time. That is not a footnote.

Haaland: seven goals, second in the Golden Boot race

Erling Haaland leaves the World Cup with seven goals in five matches, sitting second in the scoring charts alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé (4) (16). Eight players are tied at the top of that list heading into the semi-finals (16).

Odegaard leads the assist chart, even in defeat

Your captain did his job. Odegaard finishes the tournament among the assist leaders, having created goals throughout the run to the quarter-finals (16).

Schjelderup: "We are one of the best teams in Europe"

Andreas Schjelderup did not hide his pride after the final whistle. "We are one of the best teams in Europe," he told German outlet kicker (8). The result hurts, but the 22-year-old made it clear this squad knows what it has achieved.

Fan-reaktioner

Thousands gathered at the Royal Palace in Oslo to greet the team after the loss, a moment of national pride that spilled across social media (Reddit). The wire controversy dominated discussion, with fans debating Snicko evidence and VAR footage deep into the night. Full thread here.