By Adegboyega Adeleye
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on the wrist he injured while celebrating his side’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico, raising doubts over his involvement in the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 36-year-old suffered the injury after appearing to fall awkwardly over the advertising hoardings during England’s celebrations at the Estadio Azteca following Sunday’s Round of 16 triumph.
England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed after the match that the injury appeared serious and that Henderson had been taken to hospital.
“Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad,” Tuchel told BBC One after the victory.
“It’s a quite serious injury and it doesn’t fit the evening that Jordan is now not with us. The doctor told me he is in hospital.”
According to the BBC, Henderson remained in hospital in Mexico City after the match and did not travel back with the England squad to their base in Kansas City.
The report added that the Brentford F.C. midfielder is expected to undergo wrist surgery but is keen to remain with the England squad for the rest of the tournament despite the setback.
Henderson has made only one appearance at the World Cup, coming on for the closing minutes of England’s group-stage victory over Panama.
His injury is another concern for Tuchel ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway, with Reece James already sidelined by a hamstring injury and Jarell Quansah suspended after his red card against Mexico.
