World Cup 2026: Henderson undergoes surgery after injury during celebrations – 'Let's prepare for the quarter-final'
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jordan Henderson underwent surgery in Kansas after suffering a hand fracture during celebrations for England's World Cup victory over Mexico.
- Despite his injury, Henderson expressed support for his teammates ahead of the quarter-final match against Norway.
- England advanced to the quarter-finals after a 3-2 win against Mexico and will face Norway next.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery in Kansas following a hand fracture sustained during celebrations for the Three Lions' World Cup victory against Mexico. The injury occurred in the Round of 16 match, forcing the experienced player out of the remainder of the tournament.
Despite his absence from upcoming games, Henderson has shown his commitment to the team's campaign. He posted a message on social media thanking the medical staff and rallying his teammates for the upcoming quarter-final clash. "Let's get ready for the big game on Saturday," he wrote, signaling his continued support for the squad.
England secured their place in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Mexico, despite finishing the match with fewer players. The team, managed by Thomas Tuchel, now shifts its focus to the crucial match against Norway, aiming to advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Let's get ready for the big game on Saturday.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.