Red Cards, Precedents, and the FIFA Conundrum The news that Jarell Quansah will miss England's World Cup quarterfinal against Norway due to a two match suspension for his red card in the round of 16 victory over Mexico has sparked a wider debate about the application of disciplinary measures by FIFA.
On the surface, this appears to be a straightforward case of a player committing a serious foul and receiving an automatic penalty.
However, England manager Thomas Tuchel's comments reveal deeper concerns about the precedent set by FIFA's decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun for 12 months.