VIDEO: Martin Schindler Might Be In Trouble Because Of This Moment At The World Cup of Darts 2026
During the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Darts this weekend, Germany faced the Netherlands, represented by Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen.
Playing in front of a passionate home crowd in Germany, Martin Schindler stepped up to attempt a crucial 147 checkout when a controversial moment unfolded — an incident that quickly became one of the tournament’s most talked-about talking points.
The players are so happy https://t.co/ZNfUZCUNmV pic.twitter.com/0Wz7iMe0xl
— kevin doets enjoyer (@KevinDoets) June 14, 2026
The situation immediately reignited an ongoing debate within the darts world, but the controversy did not end there. Following the match, Schindler added further fuel to the discussion with activity on social media that drew even more attention from fans and analysts alike.
Fuckinghell Schindler 🤣 pic.twitter.com/9nzGfKBXyC
— Josh (@joshpearson180) June 14, 2026
The frustration surrounding the incident was amplified by the final scoreline. Germany ultimately fell 8–4 to the Dutch side, with that particular moment now being viewed as a missed opportunity that could have shifted momentum and potentially helped prevent the defeat.
The Netherlands then advanced to the semifinals, where they faced Northern Ireland. Van Gerwen and Van Veen delivered a commanding performance, comfortably securing an 8–2 victory to book their place in the final.
Awaiting them there was England, represented by world-class duo Luke Humphries and Luke Littler. As tournament favorites, the English pair were expected to deliver — and they did exactly that.
Producing an outstanding team average of 104.77, England proved too strong for the Dutch duo, who managed a respectable 98.30 average of their own. The final ended 10–5 in England’s favor, handing the title to the English team.
As mentioned, Martin Schindler is far from the only player raising concerns about the issue. Earlier, veteran Scottish star Gary Anderson had also spoken out strongly, publicly expressing his frustration regarding the same ongoing problem — a topic that continues to divide opinion within professional darts.