Spider cam impact on England's opener analyzed by BBC pundits
Short overview
BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney, Ellen White, and Micah Richards examine whether the spider cam influenced Jude Bellingham's first goal for England against Norway. The analysis is part of World Cup 2026 coverage.
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Ellen White, and Micah Richards have analyzed whether the spider cam had an impact on Jude Bellingham's first goal for England against Norway. The discussion focused on the role of the overhead camera system during the match.
Analysis of the goal
The pundits reviewed footage to determine if the spider cam, a camera suspended on wires above the pitch, affected the play leading to Bellingham's goal. The segment is part of BBC's extensive World Cup 2026 coverage.
Viewing details
Fans can watch more World Cup 2026 video content from BBC Sport. England's semi-final match will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday, July 15, at 19:00 BST. This content is available to UK users only.
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