As World Cup matches resume, you may be wondering why some players have been wearing masks during games.
DOHA, Qatar — Imagine a massive, red-clad, masked man coming at you full speed with the intent of taking the ball you were dribbling. That’s the reality for World Cup players facing Croatia’s Joško Gvardiol.
The 20-year-old center back has been one of the team’s standouts during the tournament. That’s despite wearing a mask that covers half of his face during games.
The mask is rectangular and shiny, with massive eyeholes, secured by two large leather straps around the back of his head and metal buttons.
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