Norway's Controversial Goal Against England in World Cup 2026 Stirs Debate

During a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 match between Norway and England on the night of July 12, Andreas Sælderup scored a spectacular goal in the 36th minute by striking the ball from a difficult angle. However, the goal sparked controversy as some English players and commentators claimed that Patrick Berg committed a foul against Harry Kane earlier in the play, which should have nullified the goal.

Alex Howell from the BBC reported that the English team and staff were very upset about the lack of a foul call during the ball recovery phase. Former goalkeeper Paul Robinson noted that VAR did not intervene and criticized England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for misreading the ball, describing the goal as a fortunate cross. Meanwhile, Sky's Rob Drost expressed that he saw no foul on Kane and said England was shocked, allowing Norway to capitalize, though Norway missed chances to score more.

The English side, including Kane himself, remained convinced that a foul had occurred. The incident highlighted tensions around refereeing decisions and VAR use in the tournament. The debate continues over whether the goal should have stood, with England frustrated by the outcome and defensive errors.