FIFA requests explanation over VAR official's hand gesture before Germany-Curacao match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:59 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
FIFA is seeking clarification regarding a hand gesture made by VAR Shaun Evans ahead of Germany's 7-1 victory over Curacao on June 15. Evans appeared to form an upside-down 'OK' sign, which has dual interpretations, one of which is linked to white supremacy. This incident has sparked considerable speculation on social media. Following the match, FIFA altered its broadcast approach to ensure VAR officials faced their monitors instead of posing for cameras. The Anti-Defamation League has classified the gesture as a hate symbol. FIFA has previously been approached for comment but has not yet responded.
- •FIFA seeks explanation from VAR Shaun Evans after a controversial gesture.
- •Germany won 7-1 against Curacao on June 15.
- •The upside-down OK sign has been linked to white supremacy.
- •Post-match, FIFA changed broadcast procedures for VAR previews.
- •The Anti-Defamation League has labeled the gesture as a hate symbol.
- 12:59 PMYahoo Sports — Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
- 12:59 PMBBC Sport — Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
"Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
"Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 12:59 PMFifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 12:59 PMFifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
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