How was Jordan Henderson injured? England veteran stretchered off during celebration after World Cup win vs. Mexico

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England left everything out on the field at Estadio Azteca on Sunday night, surviving for a wild 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts Mexico to advance to the Round of 32.

It was a match that had absolutely everything, from a red card to VAR controversy to excellent goals and everything in between.

During the jubilant post-match celebration, in which the England players sang "Wonderwall" with the Three Lions supporters who ventured into enemy territory in Mexico City, there was apparently an incident that left England veteran Jordan Henderson with a potentially serious injury.

The Sporting News has all we know about what happened to the 36-year-old after one of the wildest matches in recent World Cup memory.

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What happened to Jordan Henderson after England's win over Mexico?

Following the England victory at Estadio Azteca on Sunday night, midfielder Jordan Henderson appeared to pick up a very fluky injury.

Henderson did not play in the match, but was booked for his protests during the latter stages of the game, shown a yellow card for his verbal assaults while warming up along the touchline.

After the game, there was a strange scene as Henderson was stretchered off from the post-game celebrations while receiving oxygen in the thin air of Mexico City.

Video appeared to show Henderson tripped while stepping over the advertising boards at the end of singing Wonderwall with the England fans. Henderson was one of the first England players to leave the area, and seems to fall over the board while returning to the pitch.

🚨🚨| Bottom of your picture- Jordan Henderson tried to climb the advertising board back onto the pitch but landed on his arm awkwardly.⚠️

Hoping he is okay. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/x2vd2M23qG

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 6, 2026

While the extent of the injury has not yet been revealed, it appears to be “really bad” according to Thomas Tuchel, who confirmed that Henderson was taken to the hospital.

Tuchel confirmed it was a wrist injury for Henderson, likely suffered while reaching out to break his fall.

Is Jordan Henderson out of the World Cup?

It's unclear right now how long Jordan Henderson is out for, or if he has even been seriously injured.

However, if he has suffered a broken wrist or arm - which could be a possibility given he was stretchered off receiving oxygen - then he would unquestionably be done for the rest of the World Cup.

If Henderson were to need surgery, that would almost surely be the end of his tournament.

More information is needed at this point, and likely will not be available until the following day.