England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches following a red card in the team's World Cup round-of-16 victory over Mexico. Quansah was sent off after a VAR review determined he made a sliding studs-up tackle on Jesus Gallardo. FIFA has since deemed the challenge to be serious foul play, leading to the two-game ban in accordance with Article 14 of their code of conduct.
The suspension means Quansah will miss England's quarter-final against Norway this Saturday in Miami, as well as a potential semi-final should the team advance. The defender would only be available for selection again if England reaches the World Cup final.
The ban is a setback for manager Thomas Tuchel, who is left short of back-line options for the latter stages of the tournament. England's defensive problems are further compounded by injuries. The team had weighed a possible appeal after FIFA overturned a one-match suspension imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun earlier in the tournament.