England’s Quansah has been banned for two games after a red card for the World Cup Last-16 | World Cup 2026

Quansah will miss England’s quarter-final against Norway after being ruled out due to a skid.

England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two games after receiving a red card in the last 16 World Cup match against Mexico, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel short of options at the back for the final match.

The two-match ban, which was confirmed on Thursday, means Quansah will miss England’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday and a possible semi-final if he advances.

Quansah was released after a video review determined that he had engaged in physical activity during the 16-round match against the players.

Jude Bellingham’s goal and Harry Kane’s goal gave Mexico a rare victory at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England. won the World Cup in a surprise 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals.

England have been trying to appeal what happened next FIFA lifted the one-match ban was placed on United States player Folarin Balogun early in the tournament.

The defender could also be available for selection if England reach the final of the World Cup.

The suspension is the return of Tuchel as England try to continue their campaign, with the team’s defensive problems exacerbated by injuries.

England midfielder Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on his left hand following an injury sustained when he tripped over a billboard during the team’s victory in Mexico. He rejoined the team at their camp in Kansas City and did not play for the rest of the World Cup.

The day before, French coach Didier Deschamps revealed that he will appeal against the yellow card that Michael Olise showed in the last 16 World Cup match against Paraguay. had been rejected by FIFA.

“The yellow card has not changed. We were informed by FIFA this morning; it has been reserved,” Deschamps told reporters in Foxborough on Wednesday, on. France face Morocco in the quarterfinals at Boston Stadium.