Glen Williams

Controversy followed England’s World Cup quarter-final win over Norway after replays appeared to show the ball striking an overhead camera wire before Jude Bellingham’s equaliser. Norway’s players and staff protested, arguing the goal should have been disallowed under FIFA rules requiring a dropped ball when outside equipment is contacted. FIFA later released connected ball sensor data claiming no contact occurred, though fans and pundits, including Mark Clattenburg, questioned why VAR did not review the incident. England advanced after Bellingham scored again in extra time to secure a 2-1 victory.