Jordan Henderson injury update as England's worst fears confirmed after freak accident

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18:36, Mon, Jul 6, 2026 Updated: 18:47, Mon, Jul 6, 2026 Jordan Henderson suffered a potentially serious injury after the final whistle (Image: Getty)Jordan Henderson will play no further part in the World Cup after he suffered a serious injury during England's post-match celebrations after beating Mexico. According to Sky Sports, there is no chance that Henderson will feature in this weekend's quarter-final against Norway or in any other match, should England win in the last eight.

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyIt's claimed that after he was taken to hospital, Henderson remained in Mexico City with an England staff member and didn't travel back to Kansas City with the rest of the squad.He had played just six minutes at the World Cup, coming on as a late substitute during the group stage victory over Panama.Speaking after the final whistle, England boss Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Henderson's injury was 'really bad' in a worrying update."Not good, not good, next thing is a right defender now with the red card, Jordan just fell over an injured his wrist, it looks really bad," he said."He injured his wrist, he's gone to hospital.

I don't know if there will be a procedure."Henderson will miss the rest of the World Cup and is set to undergo surgery (Image: Getty)England won't be allowed to call up another player to take Henderson's place in the squad, with injury replacements only permitted before a team's opening match in the tournament.Trevoh Chalobah was drafted in as a late replacement for Tino Livramento when the Newcastle defender was injured on the eve of the World Cup.England will be hoping to do Henderson proud by defeating Norway in their quarter-final showdown, which is set to take place on Saturday night.That would see the Three Lions book their second World Cup final since 1990. You can check out at any time.