Jarell Quansah handed two-match ban by Fifa for sending off against Mexico

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Key context: <ul><li><p>England defender’s challenge deemed serious foul play</p></li><li><p>Misses quarter-final as well as potential semi-final</p></li></ul><p>Jarell Quansah has been given a two-game ban for his red card in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/06/england-mexico-match-report-jude-bellingham-harry-kane-world-cup">England’s World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico</a>, leaving the defender devastated. Fifa announced the sanction on Thursday, saying it was for serious foul play.</p><p>Thomas Tuchel must now decide what to do at right-back for the quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday. Reece James, who has missed the last three matches with a hamstring injury, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/reece-james-remains-injury-doubt-england-right-back-woes-norway-world-cup-quarter-final">is a selection doubt</a> but it is understood that he could have some involvement, which points towards him being a substitute.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/09/jarell-quansah-handed-two-match-ban-by-fifa-for-sending-off-against-mexico">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.