2
Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, England win thriller against Mexico to reach quarter-finals By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 7 minutes ago England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process at the World Cup after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun. United States striker Balogun, who was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, should have been banned for the last-16 tie against Belgium (Tuesday 01:00 BST). But Fifa opted not to enforce an immediate suspension, meaning the co-hosts' leading goalscorer will be available to play. With Jarell Quansah's sent off in England's 3-2 win over Mexico , Tuchel was asked if he would be petitioning Fifa to get the ban cancelled before Saturday's quarter-final against Norway. "Where does this start and where does this end now?" Tuchel said. "Can we overturn it or not overturn it? What's going on? "Where to draw the line is the question that I ask. I have no answer to that. "Do we appeal if a yellow card is not a yellow card? Do we think it is not a red card or who thinks it? Where does this start and where does this end? It's my question. I don't have an answer." Both Balogun and Quansah were sent off following a video assistant referee (VAR) review. Related topics Football FIFA World Cup 2026 USA Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision Published 8 hours ago An incredible night when England heroes were made Published 2 hours ago Where does Mexico win rank among England's best results? Published 4 hours ago More on this story World Cup 2026 knockout path How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV Published 3 days ago Everything you need to know about the World Cup Published 1 April