The Three Lions' 3-2 win over Mexico has been overshadowed by a concerning injury to Jordan Henderson. The veteran midfielder was taken to a hospital after sustaining a wrist injury during the post-match celebrations.

What happened?

Henderson slipped while crossing a pitchside advertising hoarding at Estadio Azteca, leading him to be stretchered off. Head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed the injury, saying it looks really bad.

Impact on England's World Cup campaign

Henderson's injury is a significant blow to England's World Cup hopes. The team's recent form has been 2W-0D-2L, with their last result being a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17. England will face Norway in the quarterfinals, and Henderson's absence will be felt.

England vs Norway quarterfinal preview

The quarterfinal clash between England and Norway will be a tough test for the Three Lions. Norway will be playing in their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, while England will be looking to advance to the semifinals. The two teams have a long history, with England winning their first four meetings. | Date | Result | | 1937 | England won 4-0 | | 1938 | England won 5-1 | | 1949 | England won 4-1 | | 1966 | England won 6-1 |

Current context

As of 2026-07-06, England's next fixture is vs Spain on 2026-09-26. The team will be looking to bounce back from Henderson's injury and advance in the World Cup. With their recent form and Henderson's leadership, England will be hoping to overcome Norway and reach the semifinals.