FIFA investigates VAR official for gesture during Germany's match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
During Germany's match against Curacao at the World Cup, the VAR official Shaun Evans made a hand gesture that raised concerns among viewers. Germany won the match 7-1, during which Curacao scored their first-ever World Cup goal through Livano Comenencia's equaliser. FIFA is looking into the incident involving Evans, who was seen making an upside-down OK sign, as it could have various interpretations, including links to far-right groups. The governing body has not issued an official statement yet but is currently awaiting Evans’ explanation.
- •Germany defeated Curacao 7-1 at the World Cup.
- •Livano Comenencia scored Curacao's first World Cup goal.
- •Referee Shaun Evans is under investigation for a controversial gesture.
- •FIFA has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA probes VAR official gesture after concerns emerge during Germany World Cup match
"Germany’s 7-1 victory over Curacao was as comprehensive as expected, given the gulf in quality between the four-time world champions and the World Cup debutants. Curacao, however, still carved out a memorable moment.
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