England edged Norway 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal after a controversial goal‑kick clip. FIFA said no evidence that the ball hit the overhead wire before Jude Bellingham struck the equalizer in minute 45+2. The Connected Ball sensor recorded no heartbeat peak, so play continued unbroken and the VAR team did not intervene.

Norway’s goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland kicked off the sequence impeding the ball facebook. The ball’s path appeared to brush a camera‑suspension cable before turning toward England, culminating in a low shot that beat Nyland. The goal gave England a 2‑1 win, keeping the Three Lions in the tournament while Norway exits the competition.

The decision underlines how technology can remove ambiguity, yet shows that refereeing remains limited to the instant of play. With the quarterfinals over, England faces a semifinal against a top‑tier side, while Norway’s campaign endsWat