Henderson injures wrist in England celebrationsFigure caption, Henderson injured in England celebrationsByJoe RindlBBC Sport journalistPublished6 July 2026, 05:19 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoEngland midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a “really bad” wrist injury while celebrating his side’s dramatic World Cup last-16 win over Mexico, manager Thomas Tuchel reported. Henderson appeared to land awkwardly after falling from the advertising hoardings at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium following England’s 3-2 victory and was pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher.The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder’s World Cup has been limited to a six-minute appearance at the end of England’s Group L win over Panama.”Jordan [Henderson] just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad,” reported England manager Thomas Tuchel on BBC One after his side’s win 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.”Henderson is being accompanied by a member of England’s support staff and will not travel back with the team on Monday.England’s next match is a quarter-final tie against Norway in Miami on Saturday 22:00 BST, which you can follow on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website and App. Henderson is likely to join Reece James, who picked up a hamstring injury in England’s opening match, on the sidelines.Jarell Quansah is unavailable after receiving a straight red card during England’s victory over Mexico.Figure caption, England win thriller against Mexico to reach quarter-finalsRelated topicsFootball
