Uruguay national football team faces Cabo Verde in the second round of the World Cup and one of the details that caught the attention of the fans is that Sebastián Cáceres, defender of the Celeste, played with a protective mask on his face. The 26-year-old defender suffered a severe injury just a few weeks before the start of the ecumenical tournament. The origin of the injury dates back to early May, during the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Mexican Clausura tournament between his club, América, and Pumas de la UNAM. In the second half of that match, Cáceres received a direct and strong impact on his face that triggered all the medical alarms. The subsequent studies confirmed a complex scenario: concussion, zygomatic arch fracture and a right eye trauma. Despite the severity of the initial diagnosis, Cáceres accelerated his recovery times and managed to get on Marcelo Bielsa's final list. To be able to compete at the highest level without risking a new impact on the affected area, the medical team determined that he would play the entire tournament with a carbon protective mask. Cáceres' injury is a blow to the Uruguay national football team, but the defender has shown his determination to play in the World Cup. With the protective mask, Cáceres will be able to play without worries and help his team advance in the tournament. The World Cup is a significant challenge for the Uruguay national football team and Cáceres' injury is just one of the obstacles they must overcome. However, with the determination and fighting spirit of players like Cáceres, the Celeste can achieve great things in the World Cup. The team's coach, Marcelo Bielsa, has expressed his confidence in Cáceres' ability to play with the protective mask and has included him in the starting lineup. Cáceres has also stated that he is ready to play and help his team win. The match against Cabo Verde will be a tough test for the Uruguay national football team, but with Cáceres on the field, they have a better chance of winning.