World Cup 2026: England defender Marc Guehi is a major doubt for the quarter-final against Norway | Football news
Marc Guehi is a major doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday as he struggles with a hamstring strain picked up against Mexico.
Guehi did not participate in the final training session in Kansas City, Sky Sports News he understands, but Thomas Tuchel has not given up hope that he will be able to start the game.
The Manchester City defender was seen wandering around the edge of the pitch at Swope Soccer’s England training ground on Thursday, but it is now clear he was unable to join his teammates on the pitch. The problem is not thought to be serious, but time is running out for Guehi to prove his worth.
Dan Burn he pushes to come to England, in case Guehi fails.
Burn came on in the 75th minute at the Azteca Stadium, and dominated the victory behind the wall, scoring six points – the most by any World Cup substitute since records began in 1966. That performance made Tuchel very happy, who made a plan to try to fight the body of the Norwegian star, Erling Haaland.
Rice and James are still worried about England
Elsewhere, Declan Rice again Recece James stay worried about Tuchel, who has big decisions to make.
Rice has been kept away from the rest of his team-mates after being hit in the stomach following the trip to Mexico, but contrary to reports elsewhere, no other England players have been affected. England’s medical staff are thought to be hopeful that Rice will be able to make it through to the quarter-finals after being given more fluids and medication.
As for James, while he is clearly determined to play and feels ready to answer Tuchel’s call at right back, the hamstring injury that has kept him out of training with the team for nearly three weeks remains a major concern.
The England manager will have to get advice from his medical staff later today on whether James could be at risk, with the risk of aggravating the injury, which could end his tournament.
Quansah was given a two-game suspension for the red card against Mexico
England player Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match suspension
Currently, Jarell Quansah he was handed a two-match ban following his red card during England’s last 16 win over Mexico.
The Bayer Leverkusen defender was given a straight red following a VAR review for a challenge on Jesus Gallardo in the second half at the Estadio Azteca, but Thomas Tuchel’s men held on for a famous 3-2 victory.
The attack was deemed “serious foul play” under FIFA’s disciplinary code and the governing body announced on Thursday that Quansah would be suspended, meaning he will miss Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami and the potential semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.
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Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett discusses FIFA’s decision to hand Jarell Quansah a two-match suspension after receiving a red card in the World Cup match against Mexico.
FIFA’s statement reads: “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the following sanctions on England national team player Jarell Quansah, who was shown a straight red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and England played on 5 July 2026 at the Mexico City Stadium:
“2-match suspension due to violation of article 14 of the FIFA disciplinary code.
“The suspension will be given for the upcoming match(s) of the team representing England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and in accordance with art. 69 of the FIFA disciplinary code.”
The Football Association was unable to appeal the red card but is understood to have made its feelings known to FIFA earlier in the week, particularly regarding the VAR process.
