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Jordan Henderson makes England history with World Cup appearance

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Jordan Henderson makes England history with World Cup appearance

Summary

Jordan Henderson made history by appearing in his seventh major tournament for England during a World Cup match against Panama on June 28. The midfielder came off the bench in the second half as England secured a 2-0 victory, helping the team qualify for the Round of 32 as group winners. Henderson’s participation surpassed previous records held by Sol Campbell, Wayne Rooney, and Harry Kane, who each played in six tournaments. He first represented England in the 2012 European Championship, contributing to the team's presence in multiple World Cups and Euros over the years.

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•Henderson debuted at a major tournament in Euro 2012.
•England secured a 2-0 win against Panama.
•Goals were scored by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
•Henderson made his appearance in the 84th minute.
•He is the first English player to compete in four World Cups.

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Jordan Henderson has made World Cup history for England after appearing against Panama on Saturday night.The veteran midfielder came on as a second-half substitute as England beat Panama 2-0 to secure...
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