Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJarell Quansah #26 of England reacts after receiving a red card on a tackle against Jesus Gallardo #23 of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium (Getty)England defender Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card during the second half of their last-16 match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. The incident occurred when England were leading 2-1.Quansah received the red card for a dangerous sliding tackle on Mexico's Jesus Gallardo, which involved his studs making contact with Gallardo's leg. The referee, Alireza Faghani, made the decision to dismiss Quansah after reviewing the footage on a pitch-side monitor following a VAR call. Despite playing with ten men, England scored a third goal from a Harry Kane penalty, but Mexico also converted a penalty through Raul Jimenez, making the final score 3-2. In fullWhy Jarell Quansah was sent off in England’s World Cup clash with MexicoMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why did Jarell Quansah get a red card in England v Mexico match?
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJarell Quansah #26 of England reacts after receiving a red card on a tackle against Jesus Gallardo #23 of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium (Getty)England defender Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card during the second half of their last-16 match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. The incident occurred when England were leading 2-1.Quansah received the red card for a dangerous sliding tackle on Mexico's Jesus Gallardo, which involved his studs making contact with Gallardo's leg. The referee, Alireza Faghani, made the decision to dismiss Quansah after reviewing the footage on a pitch-side monitor following a VAR call. Despite playing with ten men, England scored a third goal from a Harry Kane penalty, but Mexico also converted a penalty through Raul Jimenez, making the final score 3-2. In fullWhy Jarell Quansah was sent off in England’s World Cup clash with MexicoMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
