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Bellingham Brace Sends England Into World Cup Semifinals

FIFA said ball-sensor data showed no contact with an overhead camera cable in the build-up to the equaliser, and England will meet the ArgentinaSwitzerland winner in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Overview

  • England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time on Saturday with Jude Bellingham scoring the equaliser just before half-time and the extra-time winner.
  • FIFA reported that the ball’s internal sensor showed no peak when it appeared to clip an overhead camera cable before the equaliser, so the goal stood.
  • Norway had a second-half goal disallowed after VAR ruled Erling Haaland shoved Elliot Anderson during the corner build-up.
  • Haaland’s run of tournament goals ended as Norway’s surprise quarter-final run finished, while England will face the Argentina or Switzerland winner in Atlanta on Wednesday.
  • The match highlighted strain from the Miami heat, frequent hydration breaks, and renewed scrutiny of VAR and broadcast-technology checks after FIFA’s sensor explanation for the contested sequence.