Explained: FIFA's 'X gesture' rule that can pause, suspend or abandon matches during World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 will introduce an 'X' gesture allowing players to report racist abuse, triggering a three-step referee ...

Meaning behind "X" gesture players can use to stop matches at the World Cup

Players at the 2026 World Cup can use the "X" gesture to report racist abuse and trigger FIFA's anti-racism protocol.