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Why Bellingham's England goal vs Norway should NOT have stood after bizarre camera cable incident

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Why Bellingham's England goal vs Norway should NOT have stood after bizarre camera cable incident
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England's 2-1 victory over Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final is under scrutiny due to a potential interference by a camera cable. Critics argue the ball's trajectory was altered by a Spidercam cable, which should have invalidated the goal.

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The incident raises questions about the integrity of high-stakes sporting events and the impact of modern broadcast technology on gameplay.

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England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final victory over Norway has been overshadowed by a controversial moment involving Jude Bellingham’s first-half equaliser. Footage circulating after the dramatic 2-1 extra-time win has sparked debate over a possible incident in the build-up to the goal, with questions now being raised over whether play should have been stopped under the IFAB Laws of the Game. England fight back after Norway's bright start The quarter-final began with Norway carrying the momentum of their historic run to the last eight, and they were rewarded in the 36th minute. Andreas Schjelderup produced a superb finish from the left side of the penalty area to give Ståle Solbakken's side a deserved 1-0 lead, putting England under pressure heading into the closing stages of the first half. The Three Lions thought they had found their response in first-half stoppage time.

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