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England’s Jordan Henderson out of World Cup after breaking his wrist while jumping over advertising hoardings

The 36-year-old will reportedly have to undergo surgery

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Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico. 5th July, 2026. Jordan Henderson (D) was injured amid the celebrations after winning the match during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and England. Mexico hosted England at Mexico City
The Three Lions' historic 3-2 victory in the Azteca stadium was soured after Henderson fell over an advertising board post-match celebrations, injuring his wrist. Picture: Alamy

By Issy Clarke

Jordan Henderson is out of the World Cup after the midfielder sustained a freak injury during post-match victory celebrations.

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The Three Lions' historic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Azteca stadium was dampened after Henderson fell over an advertising hoarding, injuring his wrist.

Moments after the full-time whistle, medical teams could be seen rushing over to give the Brentford midfielder oxygen before carrying him off on a stretcher.

The former Liverpool captain was rushed to hospital and it was later confirmed he had broken his wrist and is out of the tournament.

It is understood the 36-year-old will require surgery on his wrist.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel said the injury looked "really bad" and was "quite serious".

"Jordan [Henderson] just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad," he told the BBC on Monday.

"It's a quite serious injury and it doesn't fit to the evening that Jordan is now not with us. The doctor told me he is in hospital."

Jude Bellingham said: “He’s in a bit of bother but our medical team have got everything under control probably. Best not to give too much detail when I don’t know too much what is going on.

"Everyone was there to support him and even that was a beautiful thing to see.”

Moments after the full-time whistle, medical teams could be seen rushing over to give the Brentford midfielder oxygen before carrying him off on a stretcher.j
Moments after the full-time whistle, medical teams could be seen rushing over to give the Brentford midfielder oxygen before carrying him off on a stretcher. Picture: Alamy

Henderson's World Cup performance has been limited to a six-minute stretch in the final six minutes of England's game against Panama.

He will join Reece James, who has been dealing with a hamstring problem, on the sidelines.

The Three Lions will next come head-to-head with Norway on Saturday at 10pm BST in Miami after their 2-1 defeat over Brazil.