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Jordan Henderson injured while celebrating England's World Cup quarter-final spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Jordan Henderson injured while celebrating England's World Cup quarter-final spot

Summary

England's Jordan Henderson suffered a serious wrist injury during celebrations after the team's qualification for the World Cup quarter-finals. Following a 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, Henderson attempted to climb over an advertising board but lost his balance and fell. He received immediate medical attention and was taken to the hospital, where initial assessments suggest a significant fracture. This injury raises concerns about Henderson's participation for the remainder of the tournament.

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•England qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 win over Mexico.
•Henderson fell while celebrating and was immediately taken to the hospital.
•Medical staff provided oxygen and assessed a possible serious fracture.
•His injury may impact England's strategy in upcoming matches.

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8:40 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 England star badly injured celebrating World Cup quarter-final spot

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This is undoubtedly the most surreal image of the evening from the English side. As the Three Lions celebrated on the Azteca Stadium pitch their heroic qualification for the quarter-finals after their...
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