A debate has emerged over whether a spider cam influenced Jude Bellingham's opening goal for England against Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney, Ellen White, and Micah Richards examined the incident, discussing whether the overhead camera — which runs on cables above the pitch — played any role in the buildup to Bellingham's strike.

The goal, England's first of the match, has drawn attention beyond the scoreline, with questions raised about whether the spider cam's presence on the field of play could have affected the movement of the ball or the players involved.

Rooney, White, and Richards debated the matter closely, reflecting wider conversations taking place among supporters and analysts following the game.

England are through to the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they will face their next opponents on Wednesday, 15 July, with the match available to watch live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 19:00 BST.