FIFA confirms legality of England's goal against Norway in World Cup quarter-final

FIFA has once again confirmed the validity of the equalizing goal scored by the English national team against Norway in the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup in North America, insisting that the ball did not touch the spidercam cable during the “Three Lions’” attack.

FIFA clarified to the German outlet Sportschau that spidercam footage “clearly shows that the camera was not shaking or moving.” FIFA also denied allegations suggesting that the electronic chip inside the ball may have lost its signal while the ball was in the air, affirming that it continued to transmit data throughout the play.

The ball reached England player Anthony Gordon, before Jude Bellingham scored a goal that contributed to England’s 2-1 extra-time victory and their progression to the semi-finals.