Quansah was sent off in England’s win over Mexico – now he has to serve his sentence.
Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban after the red card he received in England’s quarter-final against Mexico.
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The Bayer Leverkusen defender received a straight red card after a VAR review of a tackle on Jesús Gallardo in the second half at the Estadio Azteca. Despite the sending-off, Thomas Tuchel’s men held out and secured a 3-2 victory.
The English Football Association has considered the possibility of appealing the decision, but on Thursday FIFA announced that Quansah must serve an immediate quarantine. This means that he cannot play Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami – nor a possible semi-final.
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FIFA stated the following:
– The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the following sanction on England international 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 the Mexico City stadium:
– 2-match suspension for violating Article 14 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
– The suspension will be served in the upcoming matches of England’s representative team at the 2026™ FIFA World Cup, in accordance with Article 69 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
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