Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old midfielder who made history this tournament as the first male England player to appear in four World Cups, is now facing the possibility of missing the rest of it. The reason? Not a crunching tackle or a pulled hamstring, but an advertising board.
Henderson sustained a serious wrist injury on July 6 during post-match celebrations following England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup last-16 in Mexico City. He fell over an advertising board while celebrating with teammates and was given oxygen before being transported to a hospital for treatment.
A celebration gone sideways
Here’s the thing: Henderson wasn’t even on the pitch during the match itself. He was celebrating alongside his teammates when the fall occurred, turning what should have been a purely joyful moment into a medical emergency.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed the injury and the hospital visit, though the exact severity and recovery timeline remain under evaluation. Initial reports from teammates suggested an arm injury, but defender Dan Burn later clarified that the wrist was the affected area.
