Spurs star Van Hecke left with blood pouring from head after horror knee to face in Holland’s World Cup clash vs Morocco

JAN PAUL VAN HECKE was left covered in blood in a horror injury. The Netherlands defender took a brutal knee to the face late in the first half in the last-32 clash with Morocco. Van Hecke had already squared up to opponents twice in the feisty game. And then he had blood pouring from his head after the flashpoint. The Dutchman’s blonde hair even turned red as medics rushed on to treat him. It comes after Van Hecke played the first game of the tournament with a savage black eye. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP That meant his Tottenham transfer unveiling pictures featured the nasty bruise. But he has been in the wars again. TV cameras suddenly cut to Van Hecke keeled over with the claret on his head. He rubbed his head and got his hand covered in blood then sat down to get patched up. Most read in Football WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS World Cup 2026 - all the info IT'S A KNOCKOUT The knockout stages of the World Cup are here, with many big sides still in the hunt for global glory. England manager Thomas Tuchel is hoping to finally bring football home after a 60-year drought for the nation. But powerhouse nations like France, Spain, Brazil and Germany are all serious contenders for the biggest prize in sport. Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are showing no signs of slowing down, on what looks to be the pair’s final World Cup. LATEST NEWS - South Africa 0 Canada 1 – Stunning winner sends co-hosts through - Birthday boy Bellingham ready to conquer Congo in last-32 - Jesse Marsch has to be restrained after controversial penalty call - South Korea boss RESIGNS after group stage exit - Ronaldo DITCHES £242 limited edition boots after just 45 minutes KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO - Proper Football Daily: Get all the expert analysis each morning - Team Talk – Tactics Exposed: Dive into the tactical talking points TIPS AND BETTING If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue. Fans were left stunned after seeing the horrifying injury on live TV. One said on X: “Damn that’s a nasty cut on Van Hecke.” Another added: “Jeez Van Hecke is bleeding really bad.” A third commented: “Damn, Van Hecke got busted WIDE OPEN.” And a final user typed: “Van Hecke been getting killed this whole time.” Incredibly, Van Hecke did not even get a bandage around his head and carried on.