Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEngland are currently set to be a man light in the upcoming World Cup quarter-final meeting with Norway.Thats because in the dramatic clash at the Azteca with Mexico, Jarell Quansah was sent off for a high challenge against Jesus Gallardo.The Three Lions went on to win the game 3-2 and progressed to the next round, but have lost yet another full-back.Could Jarell Quansahs red card be overturned?Thats a problem for Thomas Tuchel, who opted to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold at home, and lost Reece James and Tino Livramento to injury, which leaves just Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa at his disposal with any significant right-back experience, the latter likely needed in central defence.But could Donald Trump have opened the way to a solution? You may like UEFA issue incredible statement claiming FIFA have 'crossed a red line' with Folarin Balogun ban ruling Why has Folarin Balogun World Cup ban been suspended after USA red card? FIFA at centre of new political storm ahead of USA Belgium as Donald Trump intervenes Thomas Tuchel has questioned the integrity of the World Cup's disciplinary process.England's head coach jokingly asked if he should call the White House to save Jarell Quansah, who was given a red card for a challenge against Mexico.Read more: https://t.co/IPU0urFOZG pic.twitter.com/PM3NFHlIdaJuly 6, 2026The US president controversially intervened in USMNT striker Folarin Baloguns Round of 16 suspension with a phone call to FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino, managing to get the one-match ban suspended for 12 months utilising a clause never before used at the World Cup.It drew much criticism globally including from UEFA and the Belgian FA, with the Red Devils winning the following match in any case but it also opened the floodgates to further such appeals.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Based on various reports, the Football Association (FA) are considering an appeal to Quansahs red card.Whether such an appeal would be successful, and whether it would go through in time to allow Quansah to play against Norway, seems questionable.France are also said to be considering an appeal for Michael Olises yellow card in their game against Paraguay, which is likely to fix FIFAs gaze upon the can of worms theyve opened.In FourFourTwos opinion, the most likely course of action seems to be that the governing body will do all they can to close those floodgates, to avoid post-match headaches after every game.They will no doubt take flak for that call, but it will likely be short-term pain for long-term gain, and the best route out of the sticky situation theyve got themselves into.Clearly, a la Balogun, having the ban overturned is not impossible, but Quansahs challenge was probably a little heavier. Additionally, England dont have the pulling power of hosts the United States, and FIFA will likely be keen to curtail what they started.TOPICSEnglandWorld CupIsaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
