Some coaches pace the technical area. Javier Aguirre, apparently, prefers to walk straight up to the opposition.
During the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England on July 5 at Estadio Azteca, England defender Jarrell Quansah was shown a straight red card following a foul on Mexico winger Jesús Gallardo. While referee Alireza Faghani waited for VAR official Nicolas Gallo to confirm the decision, Aguirre strolled over and held a conversation with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and midfielder Jude Bellingham.
What actually happened on the pitch
The incident centered on Quansah’s challenge on Gallardo, which Faghani initially flagged before the VAR process upgraded or confirmed the severity of the call into a straight dismissal.
Quansah’s red card left England playing the remainder of the match with ten men, a significant tactical disadvantage in a World Cup knockout fixture where a single goal can end a campaign.
