SportFootballThomas TuchelJarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card in England's 3-2 Round of 16 World Cup win over Mexico01:16, 11 Jul 2026Updated 01:16, 11 Jul 2026England boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed he received no explanation from FIFA regarding the upgrade of Jarell Quansah's red card to a two-match suspension.FIFA classified the dismissal as serious foul play, meaning Quansah will now be banned for both the Norway match and the World Cup semi-final, provided England advances past The Vikings in Miami.When asked whether he received any communication from FIFA on the decision - which came just days after they suspended USMNT striker Folarin Balogun's red card - Tuchel said in his press conference at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami: "No, I don't think so but we also have no explanation."The FIFA communications representative jokingly added: "If you want a response from FIFA, email media@fifa.com," leading to widespread laugher.Quansah will only be available to feature for the Three Lions again in the tournament if England reach the final or third or fourth-place play-off following his high lunge on Jesus Gallardo.The FA were thought to be considering an appeal but England's ranks have been bolstered by Reece James ' return to training.James has been missing since the 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston but is now stepping up his recovery from a hamstring strain.He was back on the grass with the Three Lions at Inter Miami on Friday afternoon (local time) and he appears ready to play some part in Saturday's last-eight clash, though there is no indication he will start, as of yet.Tuchel also said while analysing the shape of his side: "We took a big step in our last match but it was only a step, we are hungry."We're going to need to be at our best for sure. This is the time to show it, in a big quarter-final stage, we want to show what type of team we can be."Marc Guehi has been nursing a hamstring issue himself following the 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca last weekend.Meanwhile, Declan Rice has been suffering from illness having also battled neural pain in his hamstring and lower back.There is still slim hope Jordan Henderson could yet be involved in a matchday squad before the end of the tournament.He was spotted watching training in Miami and was sat on a bench with England coaching staff with his arm in a cast.Article continues belowGet the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Thomas TuchelEngland football teamFIFA World CupFIFAWhatsAppThe FA
England boss Tuchel issues blunt 11-word message over FIFA red card fiasco
Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card in England's 3-2 Round of 16 World Cup win over Mexico












