England’s chaotic World Cup win over Mexico ended with celebration, relief and a sudden moment of concern.
Thomas Tuchel’s side beat the co-hosts 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the quarter-finals, surviving a late Mexican push after Jarell Quansah had been sent off in the second half.
But after the final whistle, attention briefly turned away from England’s victory and towards Jordan Henderson.
The veteran midfielder, who had not played in the match, was carried off on a stretcher and given oxygen after falling over an advertising board during the celebrations.
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Henderson hurt after final whistle
According to The Guardian’s live report, Henderson fell over an advertising board after the match and was given oxygen, with fears that he may have suffered a broken arm.
The incident came after an already unusual night for the 36-year-old.
Henderson was an unused substitute, but still received a yellow card in stoppage time after getting involved from the touchline as England tried to run down the clock.
According to The Sun, Henderson was later hurt while celebrating England’s win, with early indications suggesting a wrist injury.
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The images of him receiving treatment quickly changed the mood around the England squad, even after one of the team’s most dramatic knockout victories in years.
Tuchel admits concern
Tuchel did not hide his worry afterwards.
Quoted by The Guardian, the England manager said: “Not good. Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist, it looks really bad.”
Jude Bellingham also addressed the situation, while making clear that he did not want to speculate too much without full medical information.
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“He’s in a bit of bother but our medical team have got everything under control probably,” Bellingham said, according to The Guardian.
He added: “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.”
England survive an Azteca thriller
The injury came at the end of a match that had already pushed England to the limit.
According to England Football’s official match centre, Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty as England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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The match was delayed by an hour because of weather conditions, and England then had to manage the altitude, the noise and a hostile home crowd.
Bellingham’s first-half double gave England control, but Julián Quiñones pulled one back before the break. Quansah’s red card early in the second half then changed the game completely.
Kane restored England’s two-goal lead from the penalty spot, before Raúl Jiménez scored from another penalty to set up a tense finish.
Quarter-final place comes at a cost
England eventually held on, defending deep through the final minutes to secure one of their most dramatic World Cup knockout wins in recent memory.
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According to The Guardian’s match report, England now advance to a quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday.
That match will come quickly, and England will now wait for a clearer update on Henderson’s condition.
His role in the squad is not only about minutes on the pitch. Henderson remains one of the senior voices in the dressing room, and Tuchel has repeatedly valued his experience and leadership.
For England, the night ended with progression and pride.
But it also ended with an unexpected injury scare that turned part of the celebration into concern.
