India, July 1 -- Didier Drogba was left fuming as the Ivory Coast crashed out of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing to Norway 1-2 in their Round of 32 showdown. According to the Chelsea legend, the African side were denied a clear penalty when Nicolas Pepe was tackled inside the Norwegian box in the second half.

Slamming the referee for not using VAR, the former Ivory Coast player called it a 'disgraceful' decision.

Taking to X, Drogba wrote, "Disgraceful, that penalty not called on Nicolas Pepe, pfffffff, what's the point of VAR?!??!"

Pepe was brought down inside the Norway box, and his teammates made a strong appeal to the referee. But the referee and the Video Assistant Referee didn't award a penalty, allowing play to continue....