England's controversial equalizer against Norway sparks VAR debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
In a World Cup quarterfinal match in Miami on July 11, England equalized against Norway with a goal from Jude Bellingham. Controversy arose when it was revealed that the ball hit a camera cable during the lead-up to the goal, which should have prompted a VAR review to nullify the score. Referee Clement Turpin and the VAR officials missed this key incident, allowing the goal to stand, keeping the match tied at 1-1. Norway fans expressed frustration over the officiating and the missed call.
- •England scored an equalizer through Jude Bellingham in Miami.
- •The ball hit a camera cable before the goal, raising controversy.
- •Referee Clement Turpin and VAR missed the cable incident.
- •The match was tied at 1-1 following the goal.
- •Norway fans voiced frustration regarding the officiating error.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — How did VAR miss ball hitting camera cable before England goal vs. Norway?
"This should have been waved off for England.
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