Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWarren Barton with Jacqui Oatley at the World Cup 2026 (instagram/jacquioatley)Former Newcastle and England international Warren Barton sustained a head injury during his commentary duties for Colombia's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Mexico City. Barton was hit by what appeared to be a beer bottle or projectile at the Azteca Stadium, causing a cut to his head that left him “dripping with blood”. His co-commentator, Jacqui Oatley, highlighted the injury live on the Fox broadcast, expressing shock at the incident. The match, part of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, was characterised by a “wild atmosphere”, with commentators also being drenched in beer earlier in the game. Despite the injury, Barton continued his commentary until the end of the match, which saw Colombia secure a 3-1 win with a late goal from Jaminton Campaz. In fullWorld Cup commentator Warren Barton ‘dripping with blood’ after being hit by projectile at Uzbekistan v ColombiaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
World Cup commentator hit in head during shock on-air incident
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWarren Barton with Jacqui Oatley at the World Cup 2026 (instagram/jacquioatley)Former Newcastle and England international Warren Barton sustained a head injury during his commentary duties for Colombia's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Mexico City. Barton was hit by what appeared to be a beer bottle or projectile at the Azteca Stadium, causing a cut to his head that left him “dripping with blood”. His co-commentator, Jacqui Oatley, highlighted the injury live on the Fox broadcast, expressing shock at the incident. The match, part of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, was characterised by a “wild atmosphere”, with commentators also being drenched in beer earlier in the game. Despite the injury, Barton continued his commentary until the end of the match, which saw Colombia secure a 3-1 win with a late goal from Jaminton Campaz. In fullWorld Cup commentator Warren Barton ‘dripping with blood’ after being hit by projectile at Uzbekistan v ColombiaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
