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- FIFA has introduced a crossed-arms “X” signal for reporting racist abuse, which will be used at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- The gesture was first tested at the 2024 Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia before being expanded to all FIFA competitions.
- Officials must stop play, announce the signal in the stadium, and may abandon the match if the abusive behavior continues.
