Djed Spence set to wear mask for World Cup after jaw injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Why England’s Djed Spence will have to wear protective mask for World Cup
"Spence suffered a broken jaw playing for Tottenham against Chelsea
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