A freak accident on Sunday evening brought an abrupt end to England midfielder Jordan Henderson’s 2026 World Cup run.
Henderson, 36, spent the match on the bench in England’s 3-2 win but quickly attracted attention after falling on a billboard, leaving him writhing in pain during a moment of England’s victory.
England’s Jordan Henderson is stretchered off after suffering an injury during the World Cup round of 16 victory. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images) ((Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images))
Harry Kane celebrates with Jordan Henderson after England’s thrilling World Cup victory over Mexico on Sunday. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) ((Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images))
On Monday, Henderson opted to have surgery, bringing an unusual end to the World Cup campaign for one of England’s veterans.
England player injures wrist jumping over billboard during team’s victory celebration against Mexico
As the stadium speakers played Oasis, Henderson attempted to climb over a pitchside advertising board to celebrate with the traveling fans. He lost his footing and landed awkwardly on his wrist.
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England captain Harry Kane reacted to Henderson’s injury on Sunday evening after the match.
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“Yeah, Hendo just fell over there. I think he’s okay. Something to do with his arm,” Kane said, unaware of the severity of Henderson’s injury at that time.
Dan Burn helps injured Jordan Henderson during celebrations for England’s World Cup victory over Mexico on Sunday. Surgery required for English vet. (Photo by Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) ((Photo by Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))
Celebrations quickly turned to concern as medical staff rushed onto the field, administered oxygen and carried Henderson off the field on a stretcher.
Before the accident, the Estadio Azteca was hosting a World Cup classic. Jude Bellingham sparked England with a first-half brace before Harry Kane added a penalty. Mexico responded through Julian Quinones and a late penalty from Raul Jimenez.
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Henderson watched the thriller from the bench, collecting a yellow card in the 98th minute for his protests on the touchline. The match descended into chaos when England defender Jarell Quansah received a straight red card, forcing the Three Lions to desperately hang on.
While manager Thomas Tuchel and the team flew to Kansas City to prepare for a quarterfinal clash against Norway, Henderson remained hospitalized in Mexico City. England next face Erling Haaland’s Norway on Saturday without the suspended Jarell Quansah.
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Henderson’s World Cup had its ups and downs. The last one put an end to it.
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