Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card

England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two‑match suspension after receiving a red card in the team’s 3‑2 victory over Mexico. Quansah was dismissed in the 54th minute for a serious foul on Jesus Gallardo. FIFA’s disciplinary committee classified the challenge as serious foul play, imposing the automatic one‑game ban and adding an additional fixture, for a total of two matches. As a result, Quansah will miss England’s quarter‑final clash with Norway, scheduled for 22:00 BST on Saturday, and could also be unavailable for a potential semi‑final against either Argentina or Switzerland. The 23‑year‑old defender will be eligible again should England reach the final in New Jersey on 19 July. The Football Association examined the possibility of an appeal, but tournament regulations provide no avenue to contest the sanction. The decision highlights an apparent inconsistency in FIFA’s treatment of similar offences. United States forward Folarin Balogun was also shown a red card for serious foul play in the match against Bosnia‑Herzegovina. Many expected Balogun to incur a two‑game ban, yet FIFA opted to suspend him for only one match, with the punishment deferred for 12 months. US President Donald Trump confirmed he contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Balogun’s red card. In an 871‑word statement concerning the Balogun incident, FIFA said it reached its conclusion “considering each of the circumstantial circumstances surrounding the incident and grounds available”, without specifying the factors taken into account. The explanation provoked widespread criticism across the sport, including from UEFA, Belgium and England manager Thomas Tuchel. France subsequently lodged a complaint regarding Michael Olise’s yellow card from their victory over Paraguay; FIFA dismissed the claim.