Sensor Glitch Explains Controversial England Goal at 2026 World Cup
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
England's controversial equalizing goal against Norway in the 2026 World Cup was allowed after the ball's sensor failed to detect contact with a drone cable, likely due to signal interference. FIFA confirmed the sensor data showed no impact, sparking debate and conspiracy theories. Experts explained that metal cables may have disrupted the ball's radio signal, causing the sensor's contact data not to register with VAR.
- 01England reached 2026 World Cup semifinals after a disputed equalizing goal against Norway.
- 02The goal involved the ball hitting a drone camera cable above the pitch before falling to English players.
- 03FIFA stated the ball's sensor did not detect any impact, validating the goal.
- 04Experts suggest metal cables interfered with the ball's radio signal transmission to VAR antennas.
- 05The sensor likely detected contact but failed to communicate it due to signal disruption.
- 06The incident sparked conspiracy theories about FIFA favoring top teams in the semifinals.
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