Djed Spence wears face mask at World Cup match against Croatia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Djed Spence is wearing a custom-fitted face mask during England's World Cup clash against Croatia on June 17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The mask protects his jaw, which he fractured in May during an English Premier League match involving Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Spence discussed the challenges of playing with the mask amid the summer heat but remains committed to his performance. England's opening match in the World Cup group stage is set for 4 p.m. ET.
- •Djed Spence fractured his jaw in a May EPL match.
- •He is wearing a mask to protect his jaw during the World Cup.
- •England plays Croatia in their opening World Cup match on June 17.
- •The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium.
- •Spence noted the heat makes wearing the mask challenging.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Why is England's Djed Spence wearing a face mask at the World Cup?
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why does England's Djed Spence wear a face mask at the World Cup?
"England's Djed Spence is wearing a custom-fitted mask to protect his jaw during the World Cup.
"The Tottenham defender will have some extra protection for England's World Cup opener.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:23 PMWhy is England's Djed Spence wearing a face mask at the World Cup?
The Tottenham defender will have some extra protection for England's World Cup opener.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:33 PMWhy does England's Djed Spence wear a face mask at the World Cup?
England's Djed Spence is wearing a custom-fitted mask to protect his jaw during the World Cup.
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