England Defender Receives Two-Match Ban After Red Card

FIFA handed an England defender a two-match ban for a sliding tackle during the team's 3-2 win against Mexico in the round of 16. The suspension covers the quarterfinal against Norway and any semifinal if the team advances. FIFA cited serious foul play as the reason for the decision.

France defeated Morocco in a quarterfinal at Boston Stadium. One player scored twice, including a right-foot shot from the edge of the box after halftime. The same player had an earlier penalty saved in the first half. France reached the semifinals for the third consecutive World Cup.

A U.S. player sustained a fractured right leg during a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. Medical staff diagnosed a bone bruise and microfracture after imaging on Tuesday. The player had already missed one match earlier in the tournament due to a calf injury and left another game early. The injury ended any chance of further participation.