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England will be without Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah for their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel to reshuffle his squad at the worst possible moment. The two absences, one caused by injury and the other by suspension, come just as England prepare for arguably their biggest match in a generation.
Henderson, 36, broke his wrist during post-match celebrations following England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico. He underwent surgery and has been officially ruled out. Quansah, meanwhile, picked up a red card in that same Mexico match, earning a two-match ban that kept him out of the quarter-final win over Norway and now extends into the semi-final.
How England got here, and what they’ve lost
Quansah’s dismissal against Mexico triggered an automatic two-match suspension, which meant he sat out the quarter-final against Norway and will now miss the semi-final as well.
No other injuries have been reported in the England camp heading into the Argentina match. Tuchel has a full roster to work with beyond those two.
Tactical adjustments and the Argentina challenge
In defense, Tuchel is expected to turn to Ezri Konsa and John Stones to shore up the backline in Quansah’s absence.
What this means for England’s World Cup hopes
The match is scheduled shortly after England’s quarter-final victory over Norway on July 12-14, meaning Tuchel has had limited time to prepare new tactical setups.
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