Chelsea Nicolas Jackson Receives Two-Match Ban After Club World Cup Red Card

‎Chelsea forward, Nicolas Jackson, has received an extended two-match suspension following his red card during the club’s 3-1 defeat to Flamengo at the Club World Cup.

‎Jackson was only on the pitch for four minutes in the second half when he was dismissed for a dangerous studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas. This marks his second red card in his last four matches across all competitions.

‎The 24-year-old received an automatic one-match suspension, ruling him out of Tuesday’s final group-stage clash against Esperance Sportive de Tunis.

‎However, FIFA’s disciplinary committee reviewed the incident and deemed it serious foul play and extended the ban.

‎”The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the following sanction on Chelsea’s player Nicolas Jackson who was sent off as a result of a direct red card during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between his team and CR Flamengo…” FIFA said in a statement as quoted by ESPN on Tuesday.

‎”(A) 2-match suspension for breach under article 14 paragraph 1 e) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This decision is final and binding and cannot be appealed.”

‎Jackson issued an apology for his actions on social media after the match. He will be unavailable for Chelsea’s potential last-16 tie if the team advances.