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VAR overturned the initial call after Quansah’s studs-first tackle on Jesus Gallardo, leaving England with 10 men while leading 2-1.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, England defender Jarell Quansah received a straight red card during the World Cup round-of-16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca in the 54th minute.
- England led 2-1 at the time of the ejection, thanks to a first-half double from Jude Bellingham, midfielder, while Quansah had been restored to the lineup at right-back.
- Referee Alireza Faghani initially allowed play to continue before a VAR review identified a dangerous tackle; replays showed Quansah sliding over the ball and catching Jesus Gallardo high on the ankle.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel substituted John Stones, defender, for Bukayo Saka for defensive reinforcement, and moments later Harry Kane converted a penalty to extend the lead to 3-1.
- Not since Wayne Rooney in 2006 has an England player received a red card at a World Cup, leaving the squad to face a survival test to protect their lead.
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England defensive star gets red card in wake of FIFA’s highly scrutinized Folarin Balogun decision
England and Mexico have not disappointed and there's sure to be some controversy going forward after Three Lions center back Jarrell Quansah was shown a red card for a tackle early in the second half.
·New York, United States
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England have secured a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a 3-2 victory over Mexico, despite the fact that Briton Jarell Quansah was sent off early in the second half and the team subsequently had only ten players on the pitch.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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