FA contests VAR protocol before Jarell Quansah's World Cup red card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:53 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Jarell Quansah of England received a red card during a World Cup match against Mexico, subsequently leading to a suspension for two games. The decision was influenced by a VAR intervention citing a mistimed challenge. The FA argues that VAR procedures were not correctly followed, as the referee was shown a freeze-frame instead of the live video replay first. Despite the FA's objections, Quansah’s suspension stands, with no possibility of appeal according to FIFA rules. England is preparing for their upcoming quarter-final against Norway without Quansah, as they also assess the fitness of other players.
- •Quansah shown a straight red card against Mexico.
- •The FA challenges VAR process, claiming protocol errors occurred.
- •Quansah's suspension is set for two games.
- •England faces Norway next in the quarter-finals.
- •No appeal possible for Quansah's red card decision.
- 10:53 AMYahoo Sports — FA argue VAR broke a rule before Jarell Quansah’s England red card
"England are set to be without Jarell Quansah for two games at the World Cup after his red card suspension. During England’s clash against Mexico, Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card following a VAR intervention for a mistimed challenge.
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