Controversy over lead-up to England goal as Norway knocked out of World Cup
England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway is mired in controversy after claims that a goal-leading ball hit an overhead camera cable. FIFA has denied the claims, citing sensor data from the ball.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing debate regarding the role of technology and officiating in high-stakes international sports.
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Share A A A A goal kick appeared to clip a cable over the field late in the first half of the England-Norway match in the World Cup quarter-finals shortly before England’s Jude Bellingham scored the tying goal.
Bellingham went on to score again, this time the match-winner in extra time as England ground out a 2-1 win over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium.
But England’s fourth trip to the World Cup semi-finals was hit by controversy over the lead-up to their first goal.
By rule, if the ball had been noticed hitting the cable, play would have stopped and a drop ball would have been utilised to determine possession.
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