VAR Disallows Norway Goal Against England Due to Haaland Foul

The hotly contested moment occurred during a World Cup match between Norway and England. Norway found the back of the net, but the celebration was short-lived as the referee was alerted to a potential infringement.

Following an extensive review by the VAR officials, the on-field referee was instructed to disallow the goal. The ruling centered on an alleged foul committed by Norwegian star striker Erling Haaland during the build-up to the disallowed strike. Details regarding the specific nature of the foul were not immediately provided by all reporting outlets.

This VAR intervention proved decisive in preventing Norway from taking the lead or equalizing, significantly impacting the flow and potential outcome of the match.