England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by FIFA for her red card in the Women’s World Cup game with Nigeria.
James, 21, was sent off for stamping on the back of Michelle Alozie in the last 16-tie, which England won on penalties.
The dismissal came with an automatic one-game ban which Fifa has increased, meaning she will miss the semi-final if England get there.
The Lionesses face Colombia in the quarter-finals on Saturday (11:30 BST).
James is England’s top scorer in the tournament, having scored three goals, as well as assisting three more, in the group stages.
FIFA rules state that players are automatically banned for one game – meaning James misses England’s quarter-final against Colombia on Saturday.
She will also now miss the semi-final, should England get there, after FIFA extended the suspension.
James apologised on social media after Alozie had herself had responded to the incident, saying she had ‘all respect for Lauren James’.
The Chelsea forward replied: “All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened. Also, for our England fans and my team-mates, playing with and for you is my greatest honour and I promise to learn from my experience.”