World Cup controversy

World Cup 2026 VAR Official Faces Removal Over Gesture Controversy

June 18, 2026 by James Whitmore

FIFA’s discrimination monitor has called for VAR official Shaun Evans to be removed from World Cup 2026 duty after a hand gesture raised serious concerns.

Categories News Tags Discrimination, FIFA, Football Governance, Officiating, VAR, World Cup 2026, World Cup controversy

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