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Virgil van Dijk remains the cornerstone of the Netherlands' defence as they aim for World Cup glory. Despite not being among the favourites, the Dutch boast a strong backline led by the experienced captain, who is determined to end the country's 16-year wait for a final appearance.
Virgil van Dijk praised the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, calling the performance 'outstanding.' The captain highlighted the team's defensive solidity and attacking quality, while also addressing the earlier draw with Japan.
Jürgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk met in the United States during the World Cup, as shown in a photo shared on social media.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is using the World Cup to assess his inherited players and scout potential additions. Florian Wirtz impressed for Germany, while Virgil van Dijk shone for the Netherlands, offering Iraola early clues for reviving the squad.
Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in their Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
