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Djed Spence wears jaw mask during England’s World Cup matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Djed Spence wears jaw mask during England’s World Cup matches
Summary

Djed Spence of England uses a protective carbon fiber face mask during the ongoing World Cup tournament. The Tottenham Hotspur defender suffered a broken jaw in May after an elbow from Chelsea's Liam Delap but continued to play, helping secure his team's Premier League safety. Spence will wear the mask for the duration of the tournament as his injury heals, which is expected to take about three months. He described the mask as uncomfortable but necessary for his recovery.

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  • •Djed Spence plays for England in the World Cup.
  • •He sustained a broken jaw from an elbow during a match.
  • •Spence's recovery will take about three months.
  • •He continues to wear a mask for protection.
  • •Tottenham secured Premier League safety with Spence's help.
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  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Why England's Djed Spence is wearing a mask around his jaw at World Cup
What they're saying
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Here's why England defender Djed Spence has some extra protection for the team's World Cup run.

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