England has the chance for its first title in 60 years.
In a thrilling quarter-final, the Tuchel-led squad defeated determined Norwegians 2-1 after extra time (to the match report >>>).
Jude Bellingham emerged as the match-winner with a brace, yet his equalizer for 1-1 might not have been allowed.
Was there contact?
Because prior to the goal, after Nyland's goal kick, the ball apparently touched the cable from which the so-called "Spidercam" hangs. At least, slow-motion replays on TV suggest this.
As FIFA announced via "X", there was no deviation in the ball's "heartbeat". Therefore, there is no evidence that the ball touched the cable.
Referee experts are divided
For former referee Mark Clattenburg, it's clear: the match should have been stopped.
"If the ball touches an object that does not belong to the field of play, the game must be stopped," the Englishman said on "FOX". Furthermore, Clattenburg demanded a VAR intervention to review the scene.
"Basically, there's a drop ball, but only if it affects the game," says Patrick Ittrich on "MagentaTV". However, a VAR intervention is not necessary as it's a factual decision.
Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland drew referee Clément Turpin's attention to the incident after the goal. The referee consulted with his assistant.
