Tuchel questions FIFA over Balogun disciplinary confusion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 8:44 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel expressed concerns over FIFA's decision not to suspend Folarin Balogun, who was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Balogun is now available for the quarter-final against Norway, despite the expected ban. Tuchel, responding to questions about Jarell Quansah's red card during England's recent match, called the disciplinary process "confusing" and questioned how FIFA makes these decisions. Tuchel lacks clear answers on potential appeals regarding red and yellow cards and the overall suspension process.
- •Thomas Tuchel criticized FIFA's handling of Balogun's red card.
- •FIFA did not enforce a suspension for Balogun against Belgium.
- •Quansah was also sent off in England's 3-2 win over Mexico.
- •Tuchel questioned the clarity of FIFA's disciplinary process.
- •England faces Norway in the quarter-finals.
- 8:44 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
- 8:36 AMBBC Sport — Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
"England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.
"England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 8:44 AMTuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.
- BBC SportJul 6, 2026, 8:36 AMTuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.
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