Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Mexico v England - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - July 5, 2026 England's Jarell Quansah looks dejected after being sent off after a VAR review REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo
10 Jul 2026 12:41AM
(Updated: 10 Jul 2026 12:44AM)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 9 : England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches following his red card in the team's World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel short of back-line options for the latter stages of the tournament.Quansah was sent off after a video review determined that he made a sliding studs-up tackle.England had been weighing a possible appeal after FIFA overturned a one-match suspension imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun earlier in the tournament.However, the two-match ban means Quansah will miss England's quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami and a potential semi-final should they advance.
The defender would only be available again for selection if England reach the World Cup final.The suspension is a setback for Tuchel as England attempt to continue their run in the tournament, with the team's defensive problems compounded by injuries.
