“FANS THOUGHT IT WAS A SUPERSTITION… THE REAL REASON IS FAR MORE PAINFUL.” As Uruguay kicked off their World Cup campaign, many viewers were left asking the same question: why is Sebastián Cáceres wearing a protective mask? The answer traces back to a painful facial fracture suffered just weeks before the tournament — an injury that could have ended his World Cup dream. Instead, the defender chose to play through it, stepping onto football’s biggest stage with a constant reminder of what he endured to get there. For some fans, the mask isn’t just protection. It’s proof of how far players are willing to go for a chance to represent their country.
Why is Sebastian Caceres wearing a mask for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia? URUGUAY kick-off their World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia in Miami. Uruguay are looking to…