Team Norway forward Erling Goland commented on the defeat of England (1:2 after the extra hour) in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, indicating dissatisfaction with the judicial decisions and.
The forward admitted that after the final whistle he felt disappointed, even though the Norwegians were close to their historic qualification to the semi-final.
" I feel like we deserved more.
At one time we were on the verge of beating England. The song is empty, but at the same time we are writing that we played in the quarter-final against England and gave it the right fight. It's almost like it's mixed up"
With special respect, Goland added to the work of the referee, respecting that the key moments of the referee were interpreted not for the benefit of his team.
" In Brazil, we were able to wear Tereziv shawls for our backs. Today, in all controversial episodes, 50/50 decisions were not for our benefit. It's even more important this time, especially when you're playing against a team like England.
We decided to impose our grue on our supernik. Martin controlled the match. We played the way we wanted. We scored, but they saved a goal through those who I never pushed Elliot Anderson onto the lawn, although I don’t want to be pushed around like that in a skin martial arts. To be honest, cover up a little bit"
In the other half the score was 1:1, the head referee Clement Turpin, after a VAR review, conceded Thorbjorn Geggem's goal, recording a foul by Goland just before the kickoff time..
Summing up the team's speech, the Norwegian forward said that this World Cup has become a landmark for the entire country.
“Now it’s important for me to know everything, but I think this tournament will change Norway.
I write with our team. I hope all Norwegians write to us the same way. Those whom we have reached are truly great reach.
It's just amazing. Everything seems unreal. I think this tournament has changed and I, as a person,. Perhaps they started to know me a little more,” said the attacker.
At the World Championship 2026, Erling Goland scored seven goals in five matches.