Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke made his World Cup qualifying debut against Japan, resulting in a 2-2 draw. However, the match wasn’t without cost for the player. Van Hecke sustained a noticeable swelling under his eye during the game. Despite the injury, he didn’t feel the impact during the match itself, attributing this to adrenaline. He displayed the injury during post-match interviews, revealing the extent of the damage. The incident occurred during the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, marking a bittersweet debut for the young defender. No further details regarding the severity of the injury have been released.