India, July 12 -- Another VAR controversy has emerged at the FIFA World Cup, this time during the quarterfinal between England and Norway. The incident occurred late in the first half when a goal kick appeared to brush a cable suspended above the field, moments before Jude Bellingham scored England's equaliser. Replays were inconclusive, and there was no clear indication that the ball had made contact with the cable. The VAR also did not provide a definitive angle to settle the debate.

By rule, play should be stopped if the ball touches an outside object, such as an overhead cable, with play restarting through a dropped ball. However, on this occasion, the match continued without interruption, and Bellingham's goal stood.

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