World Cup 2026: FIFA Probes Referee Shaun Evans Over Alleged Racist Hand Signal

FIFA has launched an inquiry into Australian referee Shaun Evans after footage showed him making an upside-down “OK” gesture in the VAR booth during Germany’s match against Curaçao. Watchdog groups have linked this hand signal to white supremacist messaging, recalling a similar incident at last year’s Paris Games. The Anti-Defamation League warns the gesture is often misused online by far-right trolls, despite its widespread use to indicate approval. Evans was seen staring into the camera as he formed the sign, prompting FIFA to review whether his actions breached its anti-racism rules. The outcome of the investigation will be closely watched as the tournament unfolds.

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