Liverpool Echo
·Jul 2026
Jarell Quansah hit with World Cup ban as former Liverpool star punished by FIFA
England defender Jarell Quansah received a two‑match World Cup ban for serious foul play following his red card against Mexico, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel without him for the quarter‑final and a potential semi‑final. The decision has drawn criticism due to FIFA’s earlier leniency toward Folarin Balogun after an intervention by Donald Trump, prompting accusations of double standards. With no appeal possible, England must consider alternative right‑back options amid Reece James’s fitness concerns, while preparations intensify for facing Erling Haaland and Norway.