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Djed Spence set to wear mask for World Cup after jaw injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Djed Spence set to wear mask for World Cup after jaw injury

Summary

England full-back Djed Spence will wear a protective mask during the World Cup due to a broken jaw sustained in a challenge against Chelsea. The injury occurred just days before the tournament, which Spence is managing alongside his debut season with the national team. Spence, 25, had to wear a mask in his last club game and is currently adapting to it during training. England's World Cup opener is slated for June 17 against Croatia, with preparations ongoing as they face Costa Rica in Orlando shortly.

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•Djed Spence injured his jaw in a challenge against Chelsea.
•He will wear a protective mask throughout the World Cup.
•Spence trained in Florida ahead of England's opener on June 17.
•England's next friendly matchup is against Costa Rica in Orlando.

Latest Updates

5:00 PMYahoo Sports — The 'crazy' reason Djed Spence has to wear a mask for England at the World Cup
10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Why England’s Djed Spence will have to wear protective mask for World Cup

What they're saying

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Some fans may have spotted that Djed Spence is wearing a protective mask for England as the Tottenham defender embarks on his first taste of the FIFA World Cup. The former Nottingham Forest star is having to wear a black strap around his head after a moment he personally described as “crazy” in the penultimate game of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
— Yahoo Sports