{"id":783127,"date":"2026-07-06T04:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/783127\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T04:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:19:09","slug":"why-djed-spence-is-wearing-a-jaw-brace-on-his-face-for-england-at-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/783127\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Djed Spence is wearing a jaw brace on his face for England at World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Djed Spence wouldn’t miss this.<\/p>\n

But he’s not playing totally unencumbered at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> for England. He’s got a jaw brace on his face after an injury.<\/p>\n

It doesn’t look ideal, but the fullback is doing what he can to be on the pitch.<\/p>\n

Spence plays his club football for Tottenham Hotspur, and this World Cup is the biggest stage he’s ever been on.<\/p>\n

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Why is Djed Spence wearing that on his face?<\/p>\n

Spence is still recovering from a broken jaw, so he needs that brace\/shield to protect his face.<\/p>\n

He got hurt in May as Spurs took on Chelsea in the English Premier League.<\/p>\n

Spence took an elbow to the face from Liam Delap that broke his jaw.<\/p>\n

Spence actually finished that match against Chelsea despite the injury, and he was back as a sub five days later.<\/p>\n

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According to the Mirror<\/a>, a broken jaw can take three months to recover, so Spence is protecting it in the meantime.<\/p>\n

The Mirror adds: “The mask is a custom-molded, carbon-fiber shield designed specifically to absorb shocks and protect his healing bone. It covers his jawline, allowing him to confidently head the ball and engage in physical duels.”<\/p>\n

Spence may not be stylish, but he is safer like this — and most importantly, able to be on the field.<\/p>\n

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