New Delhi, June 16 -- FIFA has cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of any misconduct after he was accused of making a hand gesture resembling a neo-Nazi symbol during the 2026 World Cup. The decision came after a swift investigation by the sport's independent disciplinary committee.

The controversy began during Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Curacao in the tournament's Group E opener. Cameras inside the video assistant referee (VAR) hub in Dallas briefly captured Evans, who was working his first match of the competition. He appeared to form a circle with his thumb and index finger on his right hand while seated in the review booth.

The gesture, which some interpreted as an inverted "OK" sign, has been flagged as a hate symb...