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England midfielder Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on his left arm after falling during celebrations of England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Brentford player lost his balance while stepping over advertising boards at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, fell on his left arm, and left the venue on a stretcher receiving oxygen. Henderson announced the surgery on social media, thanking staff at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. Having played only six minutes in the tournament, he will not play again in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, but is expected to remain with the England squad for their quarterfinal match against Norway in Miami.
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English midfielder Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery on his left arm after falling during celebrations following England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, he announced today.
"Surgery done! Meanwhile, we're preparing for the big game on Saturday [against Norway]. Thanks to all the staff who treated me at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute, especially the three surgeons who performed the operation," the Brentford player wrote on social media.
Henderson lost his balance while stepping over the advertising boards at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City and fell on his left arm. He eventually left the venue on a stretcher and received oxygen.
Having played just six minutes in the 2026 World Cup, Henderson will not play again in the tournament, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. However, he is expected to remain with the England squad as they face Norway in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Miami.
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