Liverpool legend Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery after the freak injury he sustained celebrating England's World Cup win over Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 05: Jordan Henderson #14 of England celebrates the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Joosep Martinson - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson celebrates Harry Kane's goal for England in their 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico before his unfortunate injury (Image: Joosep Martinson - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Jordan Henderson has successfully undergone surgery on the freak wrist injury he suffered during England's celebrations after their 3-2 win over Mexico at the World Cup.The Three Lions came through a tough assignment at the Azteca in the early hours of Monday morning after playing over 40 minutes with 10 men due to ex-Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah's red card in the second period.
The victory was widely viewed as a famous one at full-time but the night was soured by the injury to Henderson, who was an unused substitute on the night.
The former Liverpool captain sustained the bizarre injury when he slipped while attempting to jump over an advertising board after several England players went to greet the away fans in Mexico City.
Henderson landed awkwardly before getting immediate treatment. After quickly being ushered over by Newcastle United's Dan Burn, the Brentford midfielder was attended to by the medical staff and needed a stretcher and oxygen to leave the pitch.
Henderson was taken to hospital and has now undergone surgery to correct the issue and thanked the staff for their help on his Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon, writing: "Surgery done!"Let's get ready for the big one Saturday. Thank you to all the staff that looked after me at Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. Especially the 3 surgeons who carried out the operation."
Jordan Henderson undergoes surgery on a freak wrist injury suffered during England's celebrations after their 3-2 win over Mexico at the World Cup, July 2026
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Henderson, who accompanied those words with a picture from his hospital bed alongside the surgeons, made no mention of whether he will be cleared to return in time to feature again at the World Cup but the 36-year-old is expected to remain with the squad for the remainder of their campaign in North America.England will meet Norway for a place in the semi-finals on Saturday evening (10pm kick-off, UK time).