David Squires takes on World Cup knockout drama
Cartoonist David Squires has turned his pen to the latest World Cup 2026 knockout stage, focusing on penalty shootout heartbreak for Germany and the Netherlands. His illustrations capture the agony of defeat, with German defender Jonathan Tah mimicking Chris Waddle's infamous miss and Brazilian midfielder Casemiro enjoying a brat summer.
Germany and Netherlands exit in penalties
Both European giants were eliminated in the round of 16 after penalty shootouts. Germany fell to Brazil, while the Netherlands lost to Argentina. Squires highlights the emotional toll, depicting Tah's miss as a reenactment of Waddle's 1990 World Cup penalty failure for England.
Casemiro's brat summer
Squires also portrays Casemiro celebrating Brazil's victory with a carefree attitude, contrasting with the despair of German and Dutch players. The cartoon series is available in David Squires' latest book, Chaos in the Box, and his online gallery.
