England defender Jarell Quansah is banned for two World Cup matches following his red card in the last-16 win over Mexico. Multiple outlets report that Quansah was sent off just before the hour mark after a high or sliding challenge on Jesús Gallardo. In the match, the incident is described as a mistimed challenge that prompted a VAR intervention, after which Quansah received a straight red card. The reports also note that, at first, the on-field referee initially indicated only a foul and did not show a card before the VAR review.

FIFA’s disciplinary decision is reported as treating the challenge as “serious foul play.” BBC News, Sky Sports, and The Guardian say the ban lasts two matches, which will rule Quansah out of the quarter-final and potentially a further game depending on England’s progression. One outlet highlights wider debate about red-card consistency, but all sources agree on the basic timeline: the red card against Mexico, the VAR role in upgrading the decision, and FIFA’s two-match suspension under its code.