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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Why Norway were left fuming by Jude Bellingham’s first goal

  • Jude Bellingham scored a controversial equaliser for England against Norway in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
  • Norway's goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, protested that the ball hit a cable above the Miami Stadium in the build-up to Bellingham's goal.
  • Despite Nyland's protests, VAR did not intervene, and the goal stood, levelling the score at 1-1 at half-time.
  • Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg suggested VAR should have reviewed the incident as part of the attacking phase of play.
  • FIFA sources stated that VAR did not detect the ball hitting the Spidercam, with sensors in the ball showing no contact.

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