Van Dijk Scores Netherlands Opener at 2026 World Cup

Short overview
Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in their Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in their Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
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