New Delhi, July 10 -- MIAMI - When England's quarterfinal against Norway kicks off at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Jarell Quansah will not be anywhere near the pitch.

The 21-year-old Liverpool defender was handed a two-match suspension by FIFA on Thursday after a review of his studs-up sliding tackle during England's round-of-16 win over Mexico. The red card itself was the punishment at the time, but FIFA's disciplinary committee extended the consequences forward, ruling that Quansah must sit out both the quarterfinal against Norway and a potential semifinal if England advances. Al Jazeera reported the ban was confirmed by FIFA on Thursday morning, closing out England's appeal.

England had considered that appeal worth pursuing. FIFA o...