England’s goal against Norway raises VAR controversy during World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
In the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup on July 11, Norway led England 1-0 after Andreas Schjelderup's goal. England equalized when Jude Bellingham scored, but the goal is under scrutiny. Replays suggested the ball hit a Skycam before the goal was scored, prompting questions about VAR's oversight. Both Norway players and coaches expressed frustration over the decision, which has sparked debate about officiating standards in high-stakes matches.
- •Norway scored first with a goal from Andreas Schjelderup.
- •Jude Bellingham equalized for England shortly after.
- •The goal may have resulted from the ball hitting a Skycam.
- •Norway players and coaches protested against the goal standing.
- •Match remains tied at 1-1 deep into the second half.
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — 📸 Huge VAR blunder! Why England’s goal should not have stood
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Why England’s equalizer against Norway should not have counted
"Norway can’t believe it. The English benefited from a major mistake by the match officials. Jude Bellingham’s equalizer, as beautiful as it was, should not have counted under a correct interpretat...
"Jude Bellingham’s equalizer against Norway needed another look from VAR
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 10:47 PM📸 Huge VAR blunder! Why England’s goal should not have stood
Norway can’t believe it. The English benefited from a major mistake by the match officials. Jude Bellingham’s equalizer, as beautiful as it was, should not have counted under a correct interpretat...
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 10:41 PMWhy England’s equalizer against Norway should not have counted
Jude Bellingham’s equalizer against Norway needed another look from VAR
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