England vs. Norway match sparks VAR controversy and conspiracy theories

During the World Cup match on July 11, Norway took a 1-0 lead through Andreas Schjelderup, but England equalized with a controversial goal from Jude Bellingham. The goal was marred by claims that the ball struck an overhead camera cable before reaching Elliot Anderson. Norway's coaches protested the decision, with assistant coach Kent Bergersen stating the referee should have reviewed the incident. FIFA later asserted there was no evidence of interference with the ball's trajectory. The match also saw a disallowed goal for Norway due to a foul after a VAR check and a missed penalty shout from England. The game remains ongoing, with both teams vying for a potential victory.

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