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FIFA has taken a strict stance against Jarell Quansah and the England team following his red card in the match against Mexico.

Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-game suspension and will miss England’s next fixtures after being sent off in their World Cup Round of 16 victory over Mexico.

In an official statement released on Thursday, FIFA confirmed that Quansah will be unavailable for the quarter-final clash with Norway and, should England progress, he will also sit out the potential semi-final against either Argentina or Switzerland in Miami.

The decision comes just days after US President Donald Trump intervened to secure a reprieve for American forward Folarin Balogun. However, no such leniency has been extended to the English defender, who was dismissed for a reckless challenge during the Three Lions’ 3-2 triumph at the Azteca Stadium.

Red cards at the World Cup typically carry a one-match suspension, but FIFA retains the authority to increase the ban depending on the severity of the offence.

Quansah was shown a straight red for serious foul play after a high, late tackle on Jesus Gallardo shortly after the interval in England’s 3-2 win at the Azteca on Sunday.

The ruling is a setback for manager Thomas Tuchel and the England side, particularly after the controversy surrounding President Trump’s intervention in Balogun’s suspension. The US leader reportedly contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino directly, securing a 12-month suspension of Balogun’s one-match ban under an unprecedented clause in World Cup regulations.

The incident drew widespread criticism across the footballing world, including from UEFA and the Belgian Football Association. Despite the backlash, Belgium went on to win their subsequent fixture. The move, however, has opened the door for further appeals in similar disciplinary cases.

According to multiple reports, the Football Association (FA) had been considering whether to challenge Quansah’s red card, though any appeal now appears unlikely to alter FIFA’s ruling.