FIFA Rejects Wire-Hit Claim Before England's 2-1 Win Over Norway
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 11
FIFA Rejects Wire-Hit Claim Before England's 2-1 Win Over Norway
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 11
Summary
FIFA said Connected Ball data showed no sensor spike before Jude Bellingham's 45+2 equalizer, leaving "no evidence" that England's attack began with a wire contact.
The dispute centered on Ørjan Nyland's goal kick, which appeared to change flight under overhead camera cables moments before England won possession and Bellingham scored.
Under the rules, a confirmed wire touch would have stopped play for a drop ball, but the match continued and it was unclear whether VAR official Jerome Brisard reviewed the incident.
Norway reacted angrily at halftime — Nyland, Erling Haaland and coach Ståle Solbakken confronted referee Clément Turpin — after England went on to win the quarterfinal 2-1.
The episode added to scrutiny of officiating and ball-tracking technology at the tournament, where FIFA has already used the sensor system to overturn another key goal decision.