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Norway argued that Ørjan Nyland's goal-kick touched an overhead camera cable before England recovered the ball and equalised. FIFA later released connected-ball data showing no registered touch.
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Norway claimed a suspended camera cable changed the goal-kick before Bellingham scored.
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Norway argued that Ørjan Nyland's goal-kick touched an overhead camera cable before England recovered the ball and equalised. FIFA later released connected-ball data showing no registered touch.
Play continued and the goal stood. FIFA said the ball sensor showed no evidence of cable contact.
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