Explained in plain English
What is a World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest international football competition, held every four years. National teams from around the globe compete for the prestigious trophy. For a player like Jordan Henderson, representing England at a World Cup is often the pinnacle of their career, making any injury that puts participation in doubt particularly devastating.
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