12.06.2026 08:20
The head camera used by Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has drawn the attention of football fans. The new technology, which FIFA will use throughout the tournament, allows the match to be viewed from the referee's perspective.
The equipment used by Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio, who officiated the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drew attention.
The camera integrated into Sampaio's headphone system, which stood out with its different appearance at first glance, sparked the curiosity of football fans watching the match.
MATCHES WILL BE VIEWED THROUGH THE REFEREE'S EYES
Thanks to the small, high-resolution camera with image stabilization placed in the referees' headphones, fans will have the opportunity to watch matches from the referee's perspective. The new system will also allow positions on the field and referee decisions to be evaluated from a different angle.
WILL BE USED THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT
It was stated that the implementation launched by FIFA will be used throughout the entire 2026 World Cup. Thus, football fans will be able to follow the matches not only from field cameras but also through the eyes of the referees throughout the tournament. The new technology has become one of the most talked-about innovations in the early days of the World Cup.