A racism monitoring group is calling on FIFA to suspend an Australian VAR official from World Cup 2026 after he was seen making an 'OK' hand gesture during a televised broadcast. According to the Fare network, the gesture—which has been appropriated by white supremacist groups in recent years—is inappropriate for someone officiating at the sport's largest stage. FIFA has not yet responded to the request.

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