England goal sparks camera cable controversy in World Cup quarterfinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
England's Jude Bellingham scored the equalizer against Norway in their World Cup quarterfinal match on July 11, evening the score after an early 1-0 deficit. Controversy arose when the ball hit a camera cable during the buildup to the goal, a moment which should have prompted a drop ball, according to FIFA rules. Norway's manager Ståle Solbakken and players expressed their frustration with the referees over this missed call. VAR could have intervened had the incident been reviewed, which may have disallowed the goal.
- •England equalized at 1-1 after falling behind to Norway.
- •Bellingham's goal came after the ball hit a camera cable.
- •FIFA rules state a drop ball is warranted in such cases.
- •Norway players and Solbakken protested the missed call.
- •VAR could have reviewed the incident but did not.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — England camera cable controversy, explained: Three Lions' equalizer hits broadcast equipment in buildup
"An apparent missed call in Saturday's quarterfinal match saw the ball hit a camera cable on the pitch.
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