Jude Bellingham’s first goal in England’s 2-1 win over Norway in the quarterfinal has sparked some controversy with Norway claiming it took a deflection off the overhead cables while FIFA has denied it.

The incident followed goalkeeper Orjam Nyland's goal kick, which Norway claim came into contact with the suspended cables, which should led to a pause in play, followed by resumption through a drop ball.

But the referee allowed the play to go on as the English players started a play from the halfway line which culminated in Bellingham levelling the score in the added time of the first-half.

Television replays showed Nyland, striker Erling Haaland, and Norway's coaching staff remonstrating with French referee Clément Turpin after the goal.

Shortly before the end of extra time, FIFA issued an official statement addressing the complaint. The governing body said the ball's internal sensor showed no evidence of contact with the cable.

FIFA stated that the sensor did not register any spike in the ball's "pulse" while it was airborne, indicating no disruption to its movement.

Norway had also seen an earlier goal disallowed in the same match, ruled out for a foul by Haaland before the corner kick that led to it.

The camera cable dispute added further controversy to a tightly contested quarter-final, with Norway's coaching staff continuing to press their case with officials after the final whistle.

England progress to the semifinals following the win, while Norway's World Cup campaign ends at the quarterfinal stage.