Norway manager Ståle Solbakken is refusing to let the controversy go after England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory.
The Norway boss insists there is clear proof that Jude Bellingham’s first goal should never have counted.
The Controversial Goal
Bellingham hauled England level just before half-time after Anthony Gordon’s pass sent him through on goal.
But Norway immediately protested, claiming the ball had struck the overhead spidercam cable in the build-up before dropping to Elliot Anderson.
Under FIFA rules, play should have been stopped and restarted with a drop ball if that had happened.
What Solbakken Said
Speaking after the match, the Norway manager admitted his bench reacted instantly.
“Many on the bench reacted immediately. I think it’s pretty clear that it did. It was a strange thing.”
Although FIFA insisted the connected ball detected no contact with the cable, Solbakken believes what he saw tells a different story.
FIFA’s Explanation
FIFA later released a statement explaining why the goal stood.
Officials said the sensor inside the match ball showed no contact with the overhead wire, meaning there was no evidence the ball had touched the cable before England launched the attack.
That allowed Bellingham’s equaliser to stand.
Norway Left Frustrated
The controversial goal wasn’t the only decision that angered Norway.
They also saw a second-half goal ruled out after VAR judged Erling Haaland had fouled Elliot Anderson in the build-up, while England later had a penalty overturned after another review.
What’s Next
Despite the controversy, England sealed a 2-1 extra-time victory thanks to Bellingham’s second goal to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Norway, meanwhile, head home believing key decisions cost them a famous place in the last four.
