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Martyn Jackson wins World Cup after heart transplant recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:53 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Martyn Jackson wins World Cup after heart transplant recovery

Summary

Martyn Jackson scored for England in the final of the Transplant Football World Cup, where the team triumphed 5-1 against Spain. Just two years post-heart transplant surgery due to myocarditis, Jackson previously doubted he could play football again. His successful recovery journey included joining the England Transplant FC after learning about the opportunity via social media. The matches feature seven-a-side teams with modified play conditions, tailored to the health of the players, who are all organ transplant recipients.

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By the Numbers

•Jackson had a heart transplant in November 2024 after severe myocarditis.
•The final match for the Transplant Football World Cup took place in September 2026.
•England's team is composed of players who are all organ transplant recipients.
•Jackson joined the England team in January 2026, becoming a key player.
•Matches are adapted for the health needs of transplant recipients, featuring seven-a-side play.

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Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.
— Yahoo Sports

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