Jordan Henderson breaks silence on freak injury as he rejoins England’s World Cup camp

Will CastleWed, July 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC

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Jordan Henderson has broken his silence after suffering a freak broken arm during the post-match celebrations of England’s last-16 win over Mexico.

Henderson, an unused substitute in the 3-2 victory at Estadio Azteca, slipped when attempting to leap over an advertising board after the match and landed awkwardly, with medics urgently rushing over to his aid.

His concerned England team-mates gathered around him as he was treated, with Henderson given oxygen before being stretchered away.

The 36-year-old’s father confirmed that Henderson had “completely smashed” his forearm - not just breaking his wrist, as was previously reported - and the Brentford midfielder has now undergone successful surgery.

“Surgery done! Let's get ready for the big one Saturday,” Henderson posted on Instagram.

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“Thank you to all the staff that looked after me at Kansas City orthopaedic institute. Especially the three surgeons who carried out the operation.”

Henderson has now returned to the England camp in Kansas City where he will remain for the remainder of their World Cup campaign, despite being ruled out for the tournament with the injury.

Henderson was not expected to play a significant role on the pitch for England during this World Cup, with his experience instead making him more valuable as a dressing room figure.

He nevertheless did feature for the Three Lions off the bench against Panama to become the first ever England player to play at four World Cups.

England face Norway in their quarter-final clash on Saturday, who beat Brazil to reach the last-eight.

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Source: “AOL Sports”