A freak mishap on Sunday night abruptly ended England midfielder Jordan Henderson’s 2026 World Cup run.
Henderson, 36, spent the match on the bench in England’s 3-2 victory, but quickly attracted attention after falling onto an advertising billboard, leaving him writhing in pain during a moment of victory for England.
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 victory over Mexico in the World Cup on Sunday. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) ((Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images))
On Monday, Henderson opted to undergo surgery, marking an unusual end to the World Cup campaign for one of England’s veteran leaders.
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As the stadium speakers shouted Oasis, Henderson attempted to scale a pitch-side advertising billboard to celebrate with traveling fans. He lost his balance and landed awkwardly on his wrist.
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England captain Harry Kane reacted to Henderson’s injury on Sunday night after the match.
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“Yeah, Hendo just fell over there. I think he’s fine. Something to do with his arm,” Kane said, not realizing the severity of Henderson’s injury at the time.
Dan Burn helps injured Jordan Henderson during celebrations of England’s 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 ran onto the field, administered oxygen and carried Henderson off the field on a stretcher.
Before the accident, the Azteca Stadium hosted a World Cup classic. Jude Bellingham sparked England with a first-half brace before Harry Kane added a penalty. Mexico responded through Julián Quiñones and a late penalty from Raúl Jiménez.
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Henderson watched the thriller from the bench and received 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 hold on desperately.
While coach Thomas Tuchel and the team flew to Kansas City to prepare for the quarterfinal clash against Norway, Henderson remained hospitalized in Mexico City. England will face Erling Haaland’s Norway on Saturday without the suspended Jarell Quansah.
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The Henderson World Cup had its ups and downs. The last one finished it.
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