Jordan Henderson set for surgery on sickening injury after England star hospitalised

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14:22, Mon, Jul 6, 2026 Updated: 15:05, Mon, Jul 6, 2026 Jordan Henderson will require surgery on his wrist (Image: Getty)Jordan Henderson will undergo surgery after suffering a sickening injury during England's win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Henderson was an unused substitute throughout the game against the co-hosts, but was part of the post-match celebrations when the England players sang Wonderwall in front of the travelling contingent.The squad had jumped over the advertising hoardings to get closer to the players, but upon returning to the pitch, Henderson lost his footing and fell awkwardly.

The alarm bells were initially set off when Thomas Tuchel revealed Henderson had been hospitalised after the game.He remarked: “I’m sad because Jordan injured his wrist,” England manager Tuchel told reporters post-match. I don’t know the procedure.”Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham, who scored twice for England during the win, remarked: “He [Henderson] is in a bit of bother, but our medical team have everything under control.

I’m not best to give too much detail as I do not know much going on, but everyone was there to support him.”Jordan Henderson's World Cup is already over after suffering a freak injury (Image: Getty)Despite the freak accident, England will not be able to replace Henderson in the squad, meaning Tuchel will only have a squad of 25 players to choose from. Henderson had only made one appearance at the tournament so far, coming off the bench during England's win over Panama in the final group game.The Three Lions now march on to Miami, where they'll come up against Norway in the quarter-final of the World Cup.