Enraged Haaland and Huge World Cup Controversy. FIFA Breaks Silence on Disputed England Goal

The controversial moment occurred at the end of the first half. After a clearance from Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, the ball changed its trajectory and subsequently came under England's control. Had the officials detected contact with the cable, according to the rules, play would have been stopped and restarted with a dropped ball.

"Before England's goal, the ball's sensor did not register any fluctuation in its 'heartbeat' during flight, and therefore there is no evidence that the ball touched the cable above the pitch and changed its movement," FIFA stated.

It is unclear when and how the world football governing body evaluated this data, AP reminded. Head referee Clement Turpin did not stop the match at that moment, nor is it known whether VAR reviewed the situation.

Nyland, striker Erling Haaland, and coach Ståle Solbakken subsequently discussed the matter with the French referee, conveying their objections to him even as they headed to the dressing rooms at halftime.