Jarrell Quansah given two game ban for red card after Folarin Balogun decision
England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-game ban by FIFA following a red card against Mexico. The decision has caused frustration for England manager Thomas Tuchel, especially given the controversial reversal of a ban for U.S. player Folarin Balogun.
Why it matters
The inconsistency in FIFA's disciplinary rulings has sparked debate regarding fairness and political influence in international football.
FOOTBALL WORLD-CUP WC ‘can of worms’ opened as stunningly brutal call leaves Poms fuming, re-ignites US scandal USA score but concede in 116 SECONDS! | 00:25 AFP from Afp July 10th, 2026 11:29 am England defender Jarell Quansah will miss Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, and the last four should the Three Lions progress, after being handed a two-game ban by FIFA.
The article reports on the frustration of the English team while acknowledging the regulatory context of the FIFA decision.
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