FIFA finds no evidence of wire obstruction in England-Norway quarterfinal

FIFA announced that there is no evidence the ball struck an overhead wire during a controversial moment in the England vs. Norway World Cup quarterfinal on July 12 in Miami. The incident occurred during first-half stoppage time, leading to a pivotal goal by England's Jude Bellingham. FIFA stated that the sensor in the Connected Ball showed no peak indicating the ball hit an object while in the air. As the obstruction was not noticed at the time, play continued, allowing England to score. This incident has drawn comparisons to a similar event from an NFL game involving Will Reichard.

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