Jordan Henderson breaks arm celebrating England's World Cup victory
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
England midfielder Jordan Henderson broke his arm while celebrating England's World Cup round of 16 win over Mexico on July 9. Henderson, who did not play in the match, suffered the injury after falling over an advertising hoarding during post-match celebrations. The injury occurred despite Henderson being a late substitute in an earlier group stage match. He has since rejoined the England squad, wearing a cast, and participated in training ahead of the upcoming quarter-final against Norway on July 12.
- •Henderson suffered a broken arm celebrating against Mexico.
- •He did not play in the July 9 match but was booked.
- •The injury occurred during post-match celebrations in Kansas.
- •Henderson is back with the squad for training sessions.
- •England faces Norway in the quarter-finals on July 12.
- 11:11 PMESPN Soccer — Henderson: Breaking arm 'not my finest hour'
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Henderson: Breaking arm in England celebrations ‘not my finest hour’
"England midfielder Jordan Henderson joked it was “not my finest hour” after he suffered a broken arm while celebrating the World Cup last-16 win over Mexico last weekend. The former Liverpool captain did not play in the dramatic 3-2 win but managed to both get booked and suffer a serious injury, falling over an advertising hoarding while taking part in the post-match celebrations in front of England’s travelling fans.
"England midfielder Jordan Henderson joked it was "not my finest hour" after he suffered a broken arm while celebrating the World Cup round of 16 win over Mexico last weekend.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 11, 2026, 11:11 PMHenderson: Breaking arm 'not my finest hour'
England midfielder Jordan Henderson joked it was "not my finest hour" after he suffered a broken arm while celebrating the World Cup round of 16 win over Mexico last weekend.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 10:03 PMHenderson: Breaking arm in England celebrations ‘not my finest hour’
England midfielder Jordan Henderson joked it was “not my finest hour” after he suffered a broken arm while celebrating the World Cup last-16 win over Mexico last weekend. The former Liverpool captain did not play in the dramatic 3-2 win but managed to both get booked and suffer a serious injury, falling over an advertising hoarding while taking part in the post-match celebrations in front of England’s travelling fans.
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