England star banned for two World Cup games and will miss Norway match

England defender Jarrell Quansah has received a two-game ban from FIFA and will miss the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.

Quansah was given a straight red card for his tackle on Jesus Gallardo during the second half of England’s3-2 win over Mexico on Sunday.

The Football Association had considered appealing the decision in light of FIFA’s unprecedented move to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for the United States.

However, FIFA has now opted to give Quansah a two-match ban, which means he will miss this weekend’s game against Norway, as well as England’s potential semi-final against either Argentina or Switzerland on July 15.

A statement from FIFA on Thursday 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 2026TM 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 2026TM and in accordance with art. 69 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.’

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