World Cup Hero
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The captain, the wall, the voice in the dressing room. The heart of the Oranje since 2018. Took the Netherlands to the 2019 Nations League final, the 2022 World Cup quarter-final. At 34 he probably plays his last World Cup — and he knows better than anyone that the three lost finals (1974, 1978, 2010) still hurt in the Netherlands. World champion once with the Oranje. For Virgil, for Cruyff, for everyone.
Heading, leadership, build-up under pressure, aerial duels, mentality.
The Netherlands are a dark-horse title contender. Under Van Dijk's leadership, a semi-final is realistic.
Won the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool. First Dutch player on the FIFA Best podium (2nd in 2019).
Other star players from Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup.
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Start predicting →Virgil van Dijk plays for Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup. Netherlands are in Group F together with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
Virgil van Dijk plays as Defender at Liverpool. For Netherlands he usually plays the same role.
Virgil van Dijk is 34 years old during the 2026 World Cup. This is his 2nd World Cup appearance.
Virgil van Dijk plays for Liverpool.
The Netherlands are a dark-horse title contender. Under Van Dijk's leadership, a semi-final is realistic.
Last updated: 2026-06-07