World Cup Joy Turns to Hospital Visit for England Star

Nothing kills a celebration faster than a trip to the emergency room. England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday should’ve been nothing but champagne and confetti, but things took a painful turn when Jordan Henderson took a tumble over an advertisement structure during the postgame festivities. As he braced for impact, he injured his wrist — hard enough that England manager Thomas Tuchel described it as“quite serious.”

Here’s the rough part: Henderson didn’t even play in the match. He was on the sidelines (where he managed to pick up a yellow card for arguing with a referee), so he was supposed to just enjoy the ride. Instead, he ended up hospitalized while his teammates soaked in the moment with fans singing“Wonderwall.”The injury was serious enough that Henderson stayed behind in Mexico City while the rest of the squad flew back to their home base in Kansas City.

Tuchel made his feelings known, saying it didn’t“feel right”that Henderson wasn’t there with the team after the win. It’s the kind of surreal moment that puts things in perspective — one freak accident during a celebration can shift an entire vibe. For England, though, there’s no time to dwell. They’ve got a massive quarter-final showdown with Norway on Saturday, and they’ll need everyone focused and ready.