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England Beats Norway 2-1, Sensors Debunk Cable Claim

7/12/2026

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FIFA Confirms No-Cable

FIFA’s review, citing sensor data with no “heartbeat” peak, confirmed ball did not hit a cable in England’s 2-1 win over Norway on July 12, 2026.
Norway players, Stale Solbakken and Erling Haaland complained to referee Clement Turpin that the ball was deflected by a cable.
Jude Bellingham equalised after Elliot Anderson received the ball from Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
England advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with the 2-1 victory.

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VAR Inconsistencies

Mark Clattenburg, Fox Sports analyst, said VAR should have intervened because the incident was reviewable.
Andrew Redmayne, former Socceroos goalkeeper, called the incident bizarre and asked why a drop ball was not awarded.
Thomas Tuchel, England manager, admitted his side was lucky after the goal and criticised their tactical mistakes.
Jérôme Brisard, VAR official, was not confirmed to have reviewed the cable incident, highlighting VAR inconsistencies.

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FIFA Confirms No-Cable

FIFA’s review, citing sensor data with no “heartbeat” peak, confirmed ball did not hit a cable in England’s 2-1 win over Norway on July 12, 2026.
Norway players, Stale Solbakken and Erling Haaland complained to referee Clement Turpin that the ball was deflected by a cable.
Jude Bellingham equalised after Elliot Anderson received the ball from Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
England advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with the 2-1 victory.

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