FIFA denies ball clipped wire before England's goal against Norway
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
During the World Cup quarterfinal on July 12, England's Jude Bellingham scored an equalizing goal against Norway. Controversy arose as a goal kick appeared to clip a wire over the field just before the goal. FIFA has stated that the incident did not affect the validity of the goal. The match remains ongoing, with teams vying for a spot in the semifinals.
- •England's Bellingham scored against Norway in the quarterfinals
- •A goal kick reportedly clipped a wire before the goal
- •FIFA claims the incident did not affect the goal's validity
- •Match is currently ongoing as teams compete for the semifinal spot
- 1:18 AMESPN — FIFA denies ball hit wire in England's first goal
"A goal kick appeared to clip a wire over the field shortly before England's Jude Bellingham scored the tying goal against Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
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