Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James worked away from England's main group ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, while suspensions and yellow-card pressure add further layers to Thomas Tuchel's selection puzzle.
FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match red-card ban for a year, allowing the United States striker to face Belgium in Seattle while UEFA condemns the ruling as unprecedented and damaging to the sport.
Monaco forward Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' World Cup last-16 tie with Belgium after his red card against Bosnia, but he vows to keep squad morale high from the touchline.
Qatar midfielder Madibo was handed a five-match suspension by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee for a serious foul that broke Kone's leg during the match against Canada. Between surgery, appeals, and the final group-stage clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, the player, the federation, and tournament officials each stand at a critical juncture.
South Africa's 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic at the World Cup kept their hopes of advancing alive. Mokoena equalized from the penalty spot, but he will miss the final group match against South Korea after picking up a second yellow card.
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