England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffers a wrist injury while celebrating after England’s last-16 World Cup win against Mexico in Mexico City. Multiple outlets report that head coach Thomas Tuchel describes the injury as “really bad.” The incident occurs during post-match celebrations when Henderson, a non-playing substitute, falls after climbing or moving near an advertising hoarding. He is taken off the pitch on a stretcher and appears to receive medical attention immediately. One report says Henderson is taken to hospital in Mexico following the fall, and he is expected to miss part of the team’s schedule as a result. Another outlet also notes that the injury affects England during the tournament and provides an update from Tuchel and the squad. Despite the injury incident, England’s win over Mexico proceeds as a dramatic 3-2 victory, with the team advancing to the quarterfinals. Across the reports, the central points remain that Henderson hurts his wrist in a freak celebration-related fall and Tuchel characterizes the injury as serious.
Henderson suffers wrist injury after fall during England’s World Cup celebrations vs Mexico
England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffers a wrist injury while celebrating after England’s last-16 World Cup win against Mexico in Mexico City. Multiple outlets report that head coach Thomas Tuchel...
- Jordan Henderson injures his wrist during England’s post-match celebrations after the win over Mexico.
- Head coach Thomas Tuchel describes the injury as “really bad.”
- The injury happens after Henderson falls while climbing or near an advertising hoarding.
- Henderson is taken from the pitch on a stretcher and receives medical attention.
- Reports say Henderson is taken to hospital and will miss travel/part of the team schedule.
A freak injury for Jordan Henderson has ended his World Cup (Picture: Getty Images) Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the World Cup due to the freak wrist injury he suffered after England’s win over Mexico. The Three Lions booked their place in the quarter-finals thanks to a thrilling 3-2 win at the Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring the first two and Harry Kane the third from the penalty spot. There were joyous scenes after the game in Mexico City, with England set to take on Norway in the last eight on Saturday in Miami. However, there was an unexpected turn of events as Henderson, who was an unused substitute on the day, badly injured himself in the celebrations. Don't miss a World Cup moment Wow (Picture: Getty) What a rollercoaster this has been. Make sense of the drama with Metro's free daily newsletter, featuring England updates, match previews and exclusive analysis. Sign up now. The Brentford midfielder hopped over the advertising hoardings and slipped, landing awkwardly on his arm. Henderson quickly received treatment on the field and was stretchered off after oxygen was administered. It has since been revealed that he will require surgery on his wrist following the bizarre incident and will be out for the rest of the tournament. Henderson was briefly part of the celebrations (Picture: Getty Images) The 36-year-old travelled from the Azteca to a hospital in Mexico City with a member of the England medical staff, while the rest of the squad returned to their base in Kansas City. Henderson was unlikely to play much of a role in the team going forward, but it is a blow to Thomas Tuchel as his options are diminished ahead of the quarter-finals. Reece James has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, while Jarell Quansah is now suspended following his red card against Mexico. There was immediately great concern for Henderson (Picture: Getty Images) Speaking in a post-match press conference, Tuchel was jubilant with the win but the moment was soured by Henderson’s unfortunate accident. ‘I’m sad because Jordan injured his wrist,’ he said. ‘It’s quite a serious injury. He’s in hospital. It doesn’t fit with the rest of the evening that Jordan is now not with us. I don’t know the procedure, but the doc told me he’s in hospital.’ The manager had said immediately after the incident: ‘Jordan is not good. I have a defender with a red card. He has injured his wrist. It looks really bad.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
1 month agoEngland midfielder Jordan Henderson sustained a severe wrist injury during a post-match celebration at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Falling awkwardly from advertising hoardings after a win against Mexico, the 36-year-old was taken to hospital. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as 'really bad' and 'quite serious'. Henderson will remain in Mexico for treatment, missing the team's travel back.
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1 month agoEngland's thrilling 3-2 World Cup win against Mexico was marred by a serious wrist injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. He was hospitalised after an awkward fall from advertising hoardings during post-match celebrations. Manager Thomas Tuchel expressed concern over the "really bad" injury, though he also lauded his team's fighting spirit after overcoming adversity, including a red card, to secure a quarterfinal spot.
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