Jarell Quansah given two-match ban for red card against Mexico

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 - 17:47

By Jonathan Veal, Press Association, Kansas City

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.

England’s Jarell Quansah, right, fouls Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo — Jarell Quansah’s foul on Jesus Gallardo resulted in a red card after a VAR review (Martin Rickett/PA)

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.