Sam Wallace

England’s 2-1 extra‑time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final featured a series of contentious moments, including a misjudged goal conceded by Jordan Pickford, a disputed equaliser amid claims the ball struck Spidercam, and a disallowed Norway goal following a VAR ruling on an Erling Haaland foul. Declan Rice’s early withdrawal added to England’s problems, forcing Thomas Tuchel into continuous tactical reshuffles that left the team unstable, particularly at set pieces. England ultimately survived late pressure after defensive substitutions restored their ability to withstand Norway’s aerial threat.