Jordan Henderson, the British Footballer currently playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026, suffered a wrist injury while celebrating England’s thrilling win against Mexico in Round 16. The 36-year-old Midfielder was immediately rushed into the hospital on a stretcher brought by the officials after being given oxygen.Here’s a closer look at Jordan Henderson suffering from a terrible wrist injury after the fall.
Jordan Henderson falls from the wall
fter winning 3-2 against Mexico, Jordan Henderson went behind the goalpost to celebrate with fans in the stadium. The tradition of singing Oasis’ Wonderwall victory song continued, as fans and players joined together to cheer for the historic victory. While coming back to the ground, he awkwardly fell from the advertisement hoardings, landing straight on his wrist.“Not good,” England team’s manager Thomas Tuchel said to the BBC when asked about the Henderson incident, before adding, “Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad.” Tuchel later shared information about Henderson’s hospital visit during the press conference, stating, “I’m sad because Jordan injured his wrist. It’s quite serious. He’s in hospital. It doesn’t fit with the rest of the evening. I don’t know the procedure.”“He’s in a bit of bother, but our medical team have got everything under control probably. Best not to give too much detail when I don’t know too much what is going on. Everyone was there to support him, and even that was a beautiful thing to see,” Henderson’s fellow English football player, Jude Bellingham, said.
Jordan Henderson will not travel with the rest of the team
The Football Association claimed that Jordan Henderson will be staying back in Mexico with an accompanying member from England’s support staff, and will not travel back on Monday along with the rest of the team. After Henderson was taken from the stadium, the team continued their celebrations.
How severe can a wrist injury be?
Jordan Henderson is likely to be on the sidelines for future matches and join Reece James, who suffered a hamstring injury in England’s opening match, as per the BBC report. A wrist injury can be painful after being sprained due to a terrible fall.Ligaments support the wrist by linking the bones that make up the joint, helping to stabilize into a proper position. Hence, injuries to these ligaments can cause pain and even dysfunction in the wrist, per Ortho Info.Grade 1 (less sprain): The ligament is stretched but not torn.Grade 2 (moderate sprain): The ligament is partially torn, and causes some loss of function.Grade 3 (severe sprain): The ligament is completely torn, or the ligament is pulled off of its attachment to bone. This requires intense and immediate advanced medical care.Even if the wrist injury seems to be mild with moderate pain, it becomes necessary to take medical attention into account to avoid long-term issues of ligament.
