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Jarell Quansah receives two-match ban after Mexico red card

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:10 July 2026
Post last modified:10 July 2026

England’s last‑16 win over Mexico came at a cost. Jarell Quansah, starting at right‑back in the Azteca stadium, was sent off just before the hour mark and has now been handed a two‑match suspension after FIFA ruled his challenge on Jesús Gallardo amounted to serious foul play. The decision leaves Thomas Tuchel short of options on the right side of defence as England prepare for Norway on Saturday. Corrupt FIFA extends ban The incident came in the 54th minute. Quansah slid in on Gallardo, catching him high on the shin. Referee Alireza Faghani initially let play continue, but VAR intervened. After…

Mexico shatters 40-year World Cup curse

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:3 July 2026
Post last modified:4 July 2026

Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 did more than secure a spot in the Round of 16; it carried immense historical weight, as “El Tri” finally broke a streak that had haunted them for four decades. The team entered the match burdened by a long history of knockout-stage struggles. Not since 1986—when they defeated Bulgaria on penalties in the Round of 16—had Mexico won a knockout match at the World Cup, suffering a string of heartbreaks in every tournament since. Victory against Ecuador finally ended that drought. Mexico’s dominant performance resulted in a well-deserved…

Mexico World Cup opener turns political

Post author:The Canary
Post published:12 June 2026
Post last modified:13 June 2026

The first game of the 2026 World Cup, held in Mexico, was notable for reasons other than Donald Trump’s racist authoritarianism. The vomit-inducing bootlicking and double standards of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino didn’t go unnoticed, and Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum’s refusal to attend made headlines. Sheinbaum reportedly gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman and watched Mexico’s victory over South Africa at a sports centre “in the company of the people.” President Sheinbaum TURNED DOWN her World Cup ticket over the ridiculous prices, choosing to gift it away and watch Mexico's victory with the people at a free local screening…

Mexico steps in to host Iran after fears over erratic Trump

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:26 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

The United States declined to host Iran’s World Cup training camp; Iran will base itself in Tijuana, Mexico and commute to U.S. venues for its group matches. The 2026 World Cup was sold as a continental celebration across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Instead, geopolitics has forced a national team to set up camp outside the country where all its group matches will be played. Iran’s football federation moved its base from Arizona to Tijuana after U.S. authorities signalled, they did not want the squad to remain in the United States for the tournament, a decision that Mexico stepped in…