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England Player Injured Celebrating World Cup Win

Jordan Henderson expected to miss remainder of tournament after freak wrist mishap
Posted Jul 6, 2026 1:23 PM CDT
England Player Injured Celebrating World Cup Win
England's Jordan Henderson is looked after by training staff after he was injured celebrating his team's victory over Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday, July 5, 2026.   (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

A player on England's team is likely out for the rest of the World Cup after suffering a freak wrist injury on the field. The strange part, however, is that midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered the injury after the game ended and as his team was celebrating its win over Mexico on Sunday, reports the BBC. Henderson landed awkwardly after falling over an advertising board—the team had gathered there to sing the Oasis song "Wonderwall," which has become their anthem in the tournament, per People. This video via the Mirror shows the stumble.

Henderson, 36, was stretchered off the field after receiving oxygen. "It's quite serious," team manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters. "He's in hospital." Henderson, a former captain of Liverpool, is a reserve player on the team, per the Athletic. His injury is believed to be serious enough to require surgery, according to the BBC. England's next game is Saturday against Norway.

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