Norway's opener: Controversial non-call sparks debate

Norway reached their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, taking a 1-0 lead against England through Andreas Schjelderup's goal in the 36th minute. The strike, however, was preceded by a challenge on Harry Kane that officials deemed not a foul, prompting immediate debate. VAR did not intervene, allowing the goal to stand.

This decision drew parallels to a controversial VAR reversal four days prior, where Egypt had a goal disallowed for a foul in the build-up. While analysts debated the differing applications of VAR, Norway's goal stood, though England later equalized before halftime. The controversy surrounding the non-call and its comparison to the Egyptian incident highlighted potential inconsistencies in officiating standards during the tournament.