- England are considering all options regarding an appeal against Jarell Quansah’s red card, which he received during the World Cup 2026 match against Mexico and currently suspends him from the quarter-final against Norway.
- Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute following a VAR review for a studs-up tackle on Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo, a decision England manager Thomas Tuchel strongly disagreed with, also criticising the overall inconsistency of VAR calls.
- The team's decision to explore an appeal comes after Fifa invoked Article 27 of its disciplinary code to 'suspend' US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban, allowing him to play despite a red card.
- Donald Trump confirmed he contacted Fifa president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Balogun’s ban, stating he believed the original red card was not a foul and questioning the referee’s decision.
- Thomas Tuchel expressed confusion and concern over Fifa’s decision to overturn Balogun’s ban, questioning the grounds for such an action and the precedent it sets for consistency in disciplinary rulings within the tournament.
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