England midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after sustaining a wrist fracture during his team's 3-2 victory against Mexico. The incident occurred Sunday night when Henderson, who was on the bench for the match, fell awkwardly over an advertising board while attempting to celebrate with traveling supporters.
He was attended to by medical staff on the field and stretchered off. Henderson opted for surgery on Monday, which brings an abrupt end to his World Cup campaign. Henderson had been a veteran leader for the England squad.
The match itself was a dramatic affair at Estadio Azteca, with England securing a 3-2 win. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half, and Harry Kane added a penalty for England. Mexico responded with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, who converted a late penalty. England played a significant portion of the match with 10 men after defender Jarell Quansah received a straight red card.
While the rest of the squad traveled to Kansas City for their quarterfinal match against Norway, Henderson remained hospitalized in Mexico City. England is scheduled to face Norway on Saturday. Henderson received a yellow card in the 98th minute for protesting from the sideline during the match against Mexico.