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England's Henderson Fractures Wrist Celebrating Victory, Out for Rest of World Cup
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England's Henderson Fractures Wrist Celebrating Victory, Out for Rest of World Cup

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • England midfielder Jordan Henderson fractured his left wrist while celebrating a 3-2 victory over Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.
  • Henderson slipped while jumping over a promotional barrier during the on-field celebrations, sustaining the injury.
  • The 36-year-old player received immediate medical attention and was taken to a hospital, where the severity of his injury was confirmed, ruling him out for the remainder of the tournament.

England's World Cup campaign has suffered a significant blow as experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson fractured his left wrist during celebrations following their 3-2 victory against Mexico. The incident occurred at the Estadio Azteca, adding a somber note to the team's triumph.

Henderson, 36, who currently plays for Brentford FC, sustained the injury in an unfortunate mishap while jumping over a promotional barrier. Reports indicate he slipped as he cleared the obstacle, leading to his fall and subsequent injury. Video footage showed the player receiving urgent medical attention on the field before being taken off on a stretcher, appearing to receive oxygen.

He was subsequently transported to a medical facility, where the extent of the fracture was confirmed. Henderson will remain in Mexico with a member of the English medical staff, while the rest of the squad travels to Kansas City for their next match. England is scheduled to face Norway in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Miami.

The injury casts a shadow over England's tournament aspirations, as Henderson's experience and presence in midfield will be sorely missed in the crucial knockout stages.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.