Jordan Henderson has surgery after World Cup wrist injury

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has successfully undergone surgery for a broken wrist sustained in a freak accident during post-match celebrations at the FIFA World Cup, an injury that has ruled him out for the remainder of the tournament. The 36-year-old veteran suffered the injury on Sunday, July 5, 2026, immediately after England's 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Henderson, who was an unused substitute in the match, joined his teammates on the pitch after the final whistle. While attempting to climb back over an advertising board to celebrate with traveling supporters, he lost his balance and landed awkwardly, injuring his left arm. He was in visible pain and required oxygen as medical staff stretchered him from the field. He was subsequently taken to a hospital in Kansas City, where England's squad is based.

The surgery was performed successfully on Wednesday, July 8, at the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. Henderson shared an update from his hospital bed, expressing gratitude to the medical team. He specifically thanked the three surgeons who performed the operation: Dr. Kenneth P. Unruh, Dr. Mark J. Winston, and Dr. Kirk...