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England Advances to World Cup Semifinals Amid Controversial Equalizer Against Norway
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First reported by Mako · 4 hours ago
What happened
England defeated Norway 2-1 to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals, but Norway protested a controversial equalizing goal after the ball deflected off a drone camera cable. FIFA said no evidence showed the ball touched the cable, and VAR was not used to review the incident.
- 01England beat Norway 2-1 to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
- 02Jude Bellingham's equalizer came after the ball hit a drone camera cable.
- 03Norwegian players protested the goal, but the referee allowed play to continue.
- 04VAR was available but not used to review the controversial goal.
- 05FIFA's Connected Ball sensor showed no evidence of the ball touching the cable.
- 06Norwegian media called the incident a major World Cup scandal.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew44 minutes ago
England Advances to World Cup Semifinals Amid Controversial Equalizer Against Norway
MakoCenter · Hebrew55 minutes ago
Norway Faces Backlash After Substituting Erling Haaland in World Cup Loss to England
N12Center · Hebrew55 minutes ago
Norway Faces Backlash After Substituting Erling Haaland in World Cup Loss to England
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Norway Exits 2026 World Cup After Controversial VAR Decision Against England
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Norway Exits 2026 World Cup After Controversial VAR Decision Against England
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
England Scores Controversial Goal After Drone Camera Cable Interference in World Cup Quarterfinal
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
England Scores Controversial Goal After Drone Camera Cable Interference in World Cup Quarterfinal
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
England's First Goal Against Norway in 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Sparks Controversy Over Camera Interference
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