General · 13 July 2026
FIFA finds no evidence England's ball hit wire before Norway goal
FIFA says there’s “no evidence” the ball hit an overhead wire before England’s decisive goal against Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal. The governing body stated the connected ball’s sensor showed no “peak in the ‘heartbeat of the ball’” during the 45+2 minute play. The incident, which many observed as a sudden movement, led to England gaining possession and scoring shortly after.
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