NEW YORK: FIFA’s handling of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while US striker Folarin Balogun avoided an immediate ban for a similar challenge.That has left former international referees unable to reconcile the two decisions.Quansah was sent off in England’s last-16 victory over Mexico after a video review deemed his sliding studs-up challenge serious foul play.

While many agree the red card call was too harsh, the story has become a bigger discussion about FIFA's integrity.

Fifa's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban after a red card has become one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup. | World News

Fifa has hit back at Uefa in the war of words over the lifting of the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension

US president Trump called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to plead for the striker to play against Belgium in the last-16, paving the way for the unprecedented suspension of his ban.

Fifa have banned Quansah for two games due to serious foul play against Mexico

NEW YORK, July 9 : FIFA's handling of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while…

NEW YORK: FIFA’s handling of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while US…

The perverse logic in play at this World Cup is enough to make you roll your eyes in despair

Americano recebeu cartão vermelho em duelo contra a Bósnia e teve suspensão anulada pela entidade