Why the OK hand gesture is sparking World Cup controversy

The “OK” hand symbol is back in the news after an Australian official at the FIFA World Cup was accused of using it during a brief appearance on a camera prior to a game at the 2026 tournament. The ADL updated its database in 2019 to include the "OK" gesture, which initially gained traction as part of a 4chan trolling campaign designed to dupe viewers into believing the fingers formed the letters "W" and "P" to signify "white power." However, the ADL now states that extremists are al