England's Quansah misses two games for red with no ban suspension

England defender banned for two games by Fifa after red card v Mexico

England's Jarell Quansah (centre) looks dejected after being sent off following a red card after a VAR check during the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire. 

Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban following his red card in England’s last-16 win over Mexico.

The Bayer Leverkusen defender was given a straight red following a VAR review of a challenge on Jesus Gallardo in the second half at the Estadio Azteca, but Thomas Tuchel’s men hung on for a famous 3-2 victory.

The Football Association said it was exploring its options surrounding a possible appeal, but FIFA announced on Thursday that Quansah will serve an immediate suspension, ruling him out of Saturday’s quarter-final with Norway in Miami and a possible semi-final.

This is despite USA striker Folarin Balogun having the automatic one-match ban he picked up for a red card in the Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina suspended so he could play in the last 16 defeat by Belgium.

A FIFA statement read: “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the following sanction on England’s national-team player Jarell Quansah, who was sent off as a result of a direct red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and England played on 5 July 2026 at Mexico City Stadium:

“2-match suspension for a breach of article 14 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

“The suspension will be served in the upcoming match(es) of the representative team of England in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and in accordance with art. 69 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.” 

The Press Association has contacted the Football Association for comment.